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Harris County Department of Education
6300 Irvington Blvd.
Houston, TX 77022
Phone: 713-696-1323
Email: hr@hcde-texas.org
Tyrone Sylvester, Ed.D.
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Chief Human Resources Officer
Award-winning industry leader Dr. Tyrone Sylvester is the chief human resources officer at HCDE.
Dr. Sylvester started his 30-year career in education as director of bands at Beaumont ISD and, in 2001, became a principal at O’Donnell Middle School in Alief ISD. In 2008, he served as director of human resources at Spring ISD.
He most recently served as the director of human resources at Goose Creek Consolidated ISD, a position he held since 2015. During his time in GCCISD, Dr. Sylvester demonstrated his expertise and leadership in talent management and development.
Dr. Sylvester has received numerous awards and certifications for outstanding service and performance. He is involved in several professional associations, such as Texas Association of School Personnel Administrators (TASPA) and the Gulf Coast Association of School Personnel Administrators (GCASPA). He is an adjunct professor and field supervisor for Lamar University and an active Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. member.
He holds a Bachelor of Music from Stephen F. Austin State University, a Master of Education from Prairie View A&M University, and a Doctor of Education from Grand Canyon University.
He is married and has two sons pursuing their education.
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