Selected Works
From research to real impact — here’s what I’ve made.
Right now, Texas has a general revenue surplus of nearly $20 billion, providing an unprecedented opportunity to invest in early learning. While no one can predict how the 89th Legislative Session will unfold, investing in early childhood education is crucial.
At the end of the 2023-24 school year, pre-kindergarten students across Texas celebrated the very beginning of their educational journey with graduation and completion ceremonies. Over 243,000 Texas students are enrolled in pre-K. However, approximately 225,000 eligible 3-year-olds and 57,000 eligible 4-year-olds are not currently enrolled in a program.
Dr. Patel shares a number of inspiring TCHATT success stories. One case started as a referral for a 16-year-old boy who had difficulty keeping his attention in class. After concluding an assessment, Dr. Patel and her team ruled out the suspected diagnosis of ADHD and discovered his condition was an early onset of psychosis. In conjunction with local mental health officials, the boy was able to receive immediate treatment, and TCHATT was able to provide his parents with an understanding of their son’s diagnosis.
Policy. Stories. Impact.
AnaMarie Cordova
Based in Austin, Texas