Hearne Independent School District is participating in the Yale National Initiative to strengthen teaching in public schools®. We are currently building capacity for the creation of a Teachers Institute for Texas.
This website includes information for administrators, teachers, and faculty and anyone interested in learning more about our local efforts and the Teachers Institute Approach.
Our 2025 Yale National Fellows are:
- Debra D. Jenkins, Hearne High School
- Willie Keener, Jr., Hearne High School
- Lori Thornton, Rudder High School
- Vickie Anne Young Weatherspoon, Hearne High School
Texas Teacher Fellows 