Employee Spotlight

Region 7 ESC Employee Spotlight

At Region 7 ESC, we're proud to shine a light on the incredible individuals who dedicate their lives to making a difference in education. Our biweekly Employee Spotlight highlights team members whose passion and commitment help shape the future of our students. Through their hard work and expertise, they support both teachers and students across the region. This week, we're excited to introduce three standout employees who exemplify what it means to lead with heart.

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Corianne is a Administrative Assistant in DMAC and has been in education for 2 years.

"I chose to join Region 7 because I am passionate about making a positive impact in people's lives. Coming from the corporate world, where the focus was often on profits and contributing to a consumer-driven culture, I was seeking a more meaningful path. At Region 7, I have the opportunity to contribute to something bigger—helping others and making a difference in their lives. It's not just about financial outcomes here; it's about collaborating as a team to create lasting, positive change in our community and for our customers."

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James is a Specialist in Impact ETX and has been in education for 18 years. 

"My dream was always to join the Avengers, but it turns out they don't count teaching as a superpower. 👎 Lucky for me, Region 7 knows better! 🙌 They've given me the chance to support, encourage, and inspire other educators—helping them harness their own superpower to protect and prepare the future heroes of their communities to face life's toughest challenges!"

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Ruth is a Financial Services Accountant in the Information Management Systems (IMS) Department and has been in education for 24 years.

"I started at Tyler ISD so that I could be off with my children on their holidays. The education world was a much better fit for work/life balance compared to Public Accounting where I started. I came to Region 7 because I was ready for a challenge and a change. Now I'm grateful I get to do something I'm very good at that is helpful to our LEAs and to IMS Financial Services, a great team of professionals.”