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Lighting The Way In Public Education

Israel Cordero ’97, principal of W.W. Samuell High School, was the North Texas recipient of the Luminary Award, presented by the Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development.

When Israel Cordero ’97 became principal of W.W. Samuell High School in 2008, the southeast Dallas school was at risk of being closed after four years of unacceptable ratings. In one year under Cordero’s leadership, the school earned an “acceptable” rating from the state. Cordero was the North Texas recipient of the Luminary Award presented by the Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development January 27. The Luminary Awards honor “extraordinary commitment to improving lives through education.” Other recipients were Teach for America (national award) and Neuhaus Education Center (regional award).

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