Hillside Early Childhood Center

History of Hillside

History of Hillside

Purpose/History

Hillside Early Childhood Center nurtures and educates children and their families. Together, we love to learn and learn to love so that we transform our neighborhood and community for the good of all. 

2012 

  • Vestry commits to tithe 10% of the Capital Campaign to outreach 
  • Task Force discerns Kindergarten Readiness as an unmet need in Austin 
  • Episcopal Diocese of Texas gifts the Hill Campus to Good Shepherd Episcopal Church 

2013 

  • Redevelopment begins at the Hill Campus, 1700 Woodland Ave 
  • Good Shepherd Episcopal School moves to the Hill for the 2014-2015 School Year 
  • Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Congregation confirms commitment to a school focused on school readiness from birth 

2015 

  • Task Force explores partnerships with existing centers 
  • Task Force conducts formative evaluation to identify needs and demographics 
  • Stakeholders articulate Hillside Vision, Mission and Purpose 

2016 

  • Task Force develops strategic Plan and detailed 3 Year Report 
  • The Hill worshipping Community launches 

2017 

  • Vestry calls the Founding Board of Trustees for Hillside Early Childhood Center 
  • Board of Trustees starts the Head of School Search 
  • Suzanne Garza is named the Head of School for Hillside Early Childhood Center 
  • Preparations begin for the opening of the school and first teachers are hired 

2018 

  • May 1, 2018 Hillside ECC opens with our first 7 families