AVANCE-Houston has begun the new program year 2023-2024 with a warm and welcoming celebration. All 370 AVANCE employees, from teaching staff to administrators and leadership, came together with a shared vision of teamwork. The employee theme for this year is “LET’S DO IT… TOGETHER!” which emphasizes the importance of working collaboratively towards a common goal.
This year the welcome back event took place at the Norris Conference Centers on July 24-25. Hundreds of educators, support staff, center administrators, family development workers, and others gathered to learn about the agency, its mission, motto, vision, and updates for the upcoming program year.
During the first session on Monday, July 24, Luz Flores, Executive Director, and Antoinette Montgomery, Ed.D., Deputy Director, welcomed the new and returning employees and discussed diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as an essential part of the organization. They encouraged all to be inclusive, continue learning, and practice self-care throughout the year and their lives.