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				<title><![CDATA[ESC-2 Board Selects Dr. Eddie Hesseltine as New Executive Director!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Education Service Center, Region 2 Board of Directors is thrilled to announce Dr. Eddie Hesseltine as our next Executive Director!

A lifelong Coastal Bend resident with 29 years in public education—most recently serving as Superintendent of Orange Grove ISD—Dr. Hesseltine brings a deep commitment to South Texas students, teachers, and communities. He succeeds Dr. Esperanza Zendejas (2020–2026) in leading ESC-2’s mission to support our regional school districts.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:14:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Texas Residency Program for Alternative Certification]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Earn while you learn with our one-year, hands-on residency, expert mentor support, and a clear path to full Texas teacher certification. No prior teaching experience? No problem! We partner with local school districts and are TEA-approved.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:53:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Partners for Educational Leadership (PEL) Program]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The PEL program provides a state-approved alternative route to principal certification, blending coursework and test prep to prepare educators for leadership roles.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 09:59:00 -0500</pubDate>
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