Who We Are

Judy Holbrook has spent 37 years as an educator. She has been a Principal, Assistant Principal, Instructor Specialist, Math Specialist, Teacher of the Disabled and a Regular Classroom Teacher. She has had the opportunity of being part of a Title 1 Elementary School that has earned an Exemplary Rating for a consecutive 12 years. Judy has held the title of Principal of the Year and has been the Principal at a school that received the Nation Blue Ribbon School Award.

Donna Murphy has spent 25+ years as an educator.  She has been a classroom teacher, coach, and a specialist.  She has had the opportunity of being part of a Title 1 Elementary School that earned an Exemplary Rating for a consecutive 12 years.  Donna has been Teacher of the Year and has also been at a school that received the National Blue Ribbon School Award.  She is also the founder of a tutoring service that offered classes in all subjects and grades through adult education for several years.

What Makes Us qualified?

We hold many Texas Certifications and possess a wealth of educational experience. Both Judy and Donna are still involved in the public education system and have won many accolades including:

  • Elementary & High School Principals with Exemplary Ratings

  • Director of Math & Science

  • Instructional, Title 1, Reading, RTI, ESL, & Dyslexic Specialists

  • National Blue Ribbon & Title 1 Distinguished Schools

  • Principals & Teachers of the Year

  • Senior Curriculum Director for Elementary, Bilingual, & GT

Our Services

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    • Reading Strategies for each Objective and Type of Reading

    • Question Implementing Reading Groups to increase Fluency

    • Comprehension & Vocabulary

    • Organization of Reading Curriculum to provide more time for Individualized Instruction

    • Balanced Literacy

      • Modeling for Balanced Literacy Components

    • Guided Reading Groups

      • Modeling For Guided Reading Groups

      • Guided Reading Binders

    • Open-ended Responses

    • School Wide Strategies

    • Problem Solving Techniques

    • Small Group Instructional Models

    • Whole Group Manipulative Lessons

    • TEKS Alignment

    • IEP Lessons

    • Guided Math Groups

      • Modeling for Guided Math Groups

    • Math Manipulative

  • YES provides Professional Development Programs that provide training on the STAAR 2.0 Redesigned. The programs are listed below also include writing about Reading which is part of the STAAR 2.0 Redesigned.

    We explain each topic and break down the information so that after reading the text, the students will understand the question and know how to take the evidence from the text and write their response or composition. The programs include many examples and practices to check for understanding.

    Compositions:

    • How to Increase Scores

    • Mini-lessons on Different Modes of Writing and how to use them when Writing Compositions

    • The Art of Conferencing

    STAAR 2.0:

    • New Question Types

    • Modes of Writing for Compositions

    • Responding to Short Answer Questions

    • Understanding Argumentative Text

    • Revising and Editing - Know the Rules

    • STEM

  • YES is a group of specialized consultants offering rewarding educational services. Our consulting service can provide staff development in grade level training for any program, new teacher training, classroom modeling of any education program that we offer, and even direct interaction with teachers to ensure the effectiveness of our programs. Our programs are designed to get you implementing the best educational practices.

    • Needs Assessment for High Impact Interventions

    • Instructional Strategies

    • Enrichment

    • Comprehension

    • Breaking down the TEKS

    • Differentiation

    • Student Engagement

    • Importance of Data-Driven Instruction

    • Importance of Assessments

    • English Language Development

    • Instructional Strategies

Endorsements

  • Cynthia Suarez, Principal Resurrection Catholic school

    Your Education Solutions consultants Mrs. Holbrook and Mrs. Murphy have been working closely with some of our teachers. These two professionals have provided Guided reading and guided math support, lesson planning guidance and student assessment assistance. Many of the instructional practices shared may be applied to other content areas. They will be modeling lessons for some of our new teachers. They have been a tremendous resource to our staff; I highly reccomend them!

  • Codi L. Freeman, Senior Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction Galena Park Independent School District

    We had a fantastic experience working with Your Education Solutions. Their guidance and expertise in a plethora of methodologies truly made a difference in our educational journey to become better teachers! I highly recommend their services to anyone seeking valuable advice and support.

  • Livia Callahan, Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction Goose Creek CISD

    The needs assessment provided was incredibly thorough and detailed. It was evident that the consultant had invested significant time and effort in gathering relevant data, conducting interviews, and observing classroom dynamics. The resulting report was comprehensive, highlighting the challenges and proposing realistic solutions tailored to our specific context.

  • Lisa J. Hamblen, Havard Elementary School Principal

    Your Education Solutions did a wonderful job of tailoring their training to meet the unique strengths and needs of our school, grade levels, and classrooms. Their dedication to growing successful teachers and students is unwavering, and they conduct training in a professional and engaging manner. These ladies have been instrumental in helping us build teacher capacity and increase student achievement.

  • Holli Malloy, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & instruction and professional development

    Your Education Solutions (YES) consultant, Mrs. Holbrook, has provided multiple curriculum trainings for elementary campuses in Galena Park ISD. She has been exceptional to work with and has exceeded our expectations. Mrs. Holbrook uses research based instructional strategies and best practices to meet our teacher's specific needs in reading comprehension and Balanced Literacy. The YES team delivered high quality support based on the unique needs of our schools.

  • John C. Moore Jr., Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

    We were extremely pleased with the consultants from Your Educational Solutions for our training. They were able to bring the optimal mix of research expertise and classroom experience to reach our staff in meaningful ways. They asked the right probing questions and really listened to our answers to ensure they were meeting our needs.