

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Redesigning School Leadership | Dr. Ruth Simmons & Dr. Lindsay Whorton
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for a Place the Ladder conversation with Dr. Ruth Simmons and Dr. Lindsay Whorton.About this EventHow do we build a future where every educator is supported and every student thrives?Join The Holdsworth Center for a Place the Ladder conversation with Dr. Ruth Simmons, one of the most respected voices in education, and Dr. Lindsay Whorton, President of The Holdsworth Center and author of “A New School Leadership Architecture.”Together, they’ll explore the journey that led Lindsay to reimagine how schools are led—from lone-hero models to collaborative, clearly defined roles that support educators and drive student success. Expect a candid, thought-provoking dialogue about how we build the schools students deserve and what this challenging moment in public education demands from those who lead.February 24, 2026 | Junior League of Houston5:00 - 6:00 PM | Reception featuring complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvres6:00 - 7:00 PM | Discussion &amp; Audience Q&amp;AAbout the SeriesPlace the Ladder is a conversation series between dynamic leaders and Holdsworth’s president, Dr. Lindsay Whorton. The talks explore people’s lived experiences based on the idea that leadership is not a skill people are born with—it can be learned, explored, and studied.Tickets include access to pre-event reception featuring complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvres.About Dr. Ruth J. SimmonsDr. Simmons has spent more than five decades breaking barriers in higher education. As the first Black president of an Ivy League university, she led Brown University with a fierce commitment to equity, inclusion, and academic excellence. Her leadership at Smith College and Prairie View A&amp;M University further cemented her legacy as a champion for underserved communities and a relentless advocate for educational opportunity.About Dr. Lindsay WhortonAs President and founding member of The Holdsworth Center, Lindsay Whorton has helped thousands of Texas educators grow as leaders. Her new book, “A New School Leadership Architecture,” offers a revolutionary framework for redesigning leadership roles in schools—moving away from burnout and fragmentation toward coherence, collaboration, and sustainability.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2Qd8eDs__8Agenda?: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PMPre-Event Cocktails &amp; Reception ?: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMProgram
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 28.45, max: 28.45, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Houston
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Junior League of Houston
- **lat**: 29.7487189
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- **full address**: Junior League of Houston, 1811 Briar Oaks Lane, Houston, United States

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- **organizer**: The Holdsworth Center (https://allevents.in/org/the-holdsworth-center/25228793)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Junior League of Houston, 1811 Briar Oaks Lane, Houston, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 28.45 up to 28.45 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Holdsworth Center
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Redesigning School Leadership | Dr. Ruth Simmons & Dr. Lindsay Whorton ?
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