Harris County Department of Education
Olga Demina is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in education and coaching. Currently serving as a Stress Management Coach at Xtraordinari Life Coaching and a Workforce Program Coordinator at Harris County Department of Education since September 2019, Olga has also held various educational roles including ESL Instructor and Career Transition Specialist at multiple institutions including Houston Community College and Lone Star College. Additionally, Olga works as a Communication Coach for Cartus and is involved in professional development training at Texas A&M University. With a solid educational background, including a Master of Education from Sakhalin State University and certifications from Jay Shetty Certification School and Rice University, Olga specializes in workforce development, adult education, and communication strategies.
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Harris County Department of Education
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The Harris County Department of Education is a public entity dedicated to helping meet the needs of uniquely challenged learners and school staff in the state’s largest county through innovative programming and support services. HCDE directly serves approximately 30,000 students with four alternative campuses, therapy services provided in local schools, 17 Head Start centers for early childhood education, after-school programming in dozens of community and school settings and the largest adult education program in Texas. HCDE also supports educators and school staff with professional development opportunities in diverse instructional areas ranging from core content to special populations and educational technology, as well as offers programs supporting school safety and alternative certification. The department provides valuable operational support to districts and public agencies in Harris County in the form of an advanced records management system, facilities planning and purchasing power through the Choice Partners program. These services are supported by a property tax of approximately ½ cent (about $9 annually for the average Harris County homeowner) as well as a revenue-generating model for some divisions. With this funding, HCDE provides savings to Harris County’s 25 school districts, allowing districts to keep money in the classroom and preserve their own tax rates. HCDE has lowered its tax rate for the last five years, consistently staying below the effective tax rate, providing exceptional value to Harris County taxpayers.