What are Promise Informed Schools?
Promise Informed Schools utilize Appreciative Inquiry to tackle challenges. They implement practices that enhance systems, reshape cultural norms, and facilitate organizational change for individuals and school communities. These schools focus on maximizing potential and fostering sustainable progress by emphasizing what is right, what is changeable, and what is possible.
"See what is right,
and what is right is what you will see."
— The Promise Group Institute
Dr. Jennifer Baez
Executive Director of Promise Informed Schools
Dr. Jennifer Baez is an accomplished school administrator and professor with expertise in program development, systems thinking, positive school climate cultivation, strong community partnerships, and multilingual education to promote educational excellence. With over twenty-two years of experience in K-16 education across Texas and South Carolina, she has held roles including Bilingual/Dual Language/ESOL Teacher, Instructional Specialist, Assistant Principal, Principal, Educational Project Manager, Interim Director of Multilingual Services and Outreach, and Educational Consultant.
Dr. Baez is also highly experienced in implementing the Promise Informed framework, leveraging appreciative thinking and strategic planning to drive school success. She holds a BA in Modern Languages from the University of Dallas, an MEd in Educational Administration from Texas Woman’s University, and a PhD in K-16 Educational Policy and Leadership from the University of Texas. Additionally, she is trained in Project Management and Human Resource Management.