Dr. Rachel Alex
Strategic Educational Leader | CEO of HELP in Schools LLC | Leadership Coach | Author | Equity Advocate
Dr. Rachel Alex is a dedicated and visionary educational leader with a distinguished 27-year career marked by impact, innovation, and service across the Texas educational landscape. Her leadership is grounded in one unwavering belief: every student deserves access to high-quality instruction, meaningful opportunities, and a future full of promise—regardless of background, circumstance, or zip code.
Dr. Alex most recently served as Interim Superintendent and Chief Academic and Accountability Officer, where she led with a steadfast commitment to academic excellence, strategic growth, and transparent community engagement. In this role, she guided districtwide operations, aligned departments to common goals, and fostered trust among staff, families, and community partners—all while navigating complex organizational challenges with integrity and vision.
In 2020, Dr. Alex founded HELP in Schools LLC, where she currently serves as CEO and Executive Coach, providing tailored leadership development, strategic planning, and professional learning for school systems across Texas. Through this work, she helps leaders build capacity, strengthen systems, and deliver results that directly improve student achievement.
She is also the author of Heroes in Our Classrooms, a heartfelt tribute to the transformative power of educators, and an adjunct professor at the University of Houston–Clear Lake, where she supports the development of future school and district leaders.
Dr. Alex’s leadership journey spans classroom teaching, counseling, principalship, and executive-level district roles. From earning Region 4 Teacher of the Year early in her career to leading turnaround efforts in high-needs schools, she has consistently championed data-driven, equity-centered leadership that produces real results for students.
Her leadership philosophy blends analytical strategy with empathetic decision-making, ensuring every initiative is both outcomes-oriented and people-focused. She believes strong school systems are built on aligned practices, empowered educators, and meaningful partnerships with families and communities.
Above all, Dr. Alex is driven by a mission to ensure that academic excellence and equity are not competing priorities—but shared commitments. Her vision is bold: a future where every student thrives, every educator is inspired to lead, and every family feels they belong. That is the legacy she is working to build.
At HELP in Schools, we believe leadership development is most powerful when it’s rooted in collaborative partnership. Our coaching isn’t one-size-fits-all—we provide customized, results-driven support tailored to each leader’s unique context and growth goals. Through personalized guidance, actionable strategies, and a deep understanding of educational leadership, we empower leaders to sharpen their skills, expand their impact, and lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
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