KIPP Texas - Houston

KIPP Liberation College Preparatory

5400 MLK, Jr. Boulevard Houston, TX 77021, 832-230-0564
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Grades Served
Grades 5-8
Founded
Founded 2006
Teachers
Teachers 26
Students
Students 411

At KIPP Liberation, we are an extremely close-knit community.  This results in our students consistently out-performing their peers in the Third Ward and surrounding areas. We are student-centered and encouraging.  We provide an educational space where children are loved and challenged.

The academic program at KIPP Liberation is rich and rigorous with a focus on preparing students with the skills and confidence to be well-rounded individuals and successful in life.  Every day students are engaged in core content and enrichment classes. All children participate in the classroom environment and are challenged to grow both intellectually and socially. Additionally, our schedule has built-in intervention to provide extra help to those students who need additional support.

 

Dr. Derek Harris & Dr. Rodney J. Emilien, Sr.

School Leaders

At KIPP Liberation, we are a team and family. We strive to keep the learning environment student-centered and encouraging. We accomplish this by maintaining strong relationships with our students, families, and community. We build rigorous, engaging lessons that grow our scholars intellectually and socially so that they may become the best version of themselves.

Dr. Derek Harris
My name is Dr. Derek Harris. I am a native New Yorker (GO YANKEES) who has moved down to Houston three years ago. I have 15-years of experience in education. I have my Bachelor of Arts degree in child development, a Master’s degree in educational leadership, and my Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction. My experience ranges from teaching grades three through five, to serving as an elementary assistant principal in both Harlem and Houston (at KIPP Peace) to now having served as a school leader at KIPP Liberation. I am a father, family man, an avid sports fan, and I love to read (I equate reading to breathing). I am big into fitness (basketball, Muy Thai, running, and weightlifting) and health, I typically work out six to seven times a week. I am excited to continue to serve the students, families, and community of the greater Third Ward area!

Dr. Rodney J. Emilien, Sr.
My name is Dr. Rodney J. Emilien, Sr. I was born and raised in the great city of New Orleans, home of the mighty New Orleans Saints! Education has been my passion for the past 24 years. I have had the opportunity to teach in various settings in several states: Missouri, Alabama, Louisiana, and Texas for the last 19 years. Believing in the mission and vision of KIPP Texas, I have been a member of the KIPP Texas Team & Family for the past 12 years; 11 of those years at KIPP Liberation. Hence, given the opportunity to lead Liberation alongside Dr. Harris is a dream come true. Next to my family and wife of 20 years, Liberation is near and dear to my heart. I am honored to work with the community and families of Liberation, helping them reach their highest potential.

KIPP Liberation College Preparatory Feeder Pattern

Feeder patterns are subject to zoning.

Primary School

KIPP Peace Elementary

Middle School

KIPP Liberation College Prep

High School

KIPP Sunnyside High School
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