Clear Creek ISD scales leadership initiative to 14,113 students
Community partners and the Clear Creek Education Foundation fund the expansion, which targets all elementary schools by 2030.
By Amit Chukwu ·
Clear Creek ISD enrolled 14,113 students in its Leader In Me program during the 2025-26 school year. The district spent $132,000 on the initiative this year. The program is based on Stephen Covey's book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
The initiative began at Falcon Pass Elementary in 2018. It has since spread to 22 campuses across the district. Monica Giuffre, the district's executive director of elementary education, stated that the goal is for every child to leave elementary school with confidence in their skills and talents.
Funding comes from community partners and the Clear Creek Education Foundation. Current partners include Houston Methodist, the Seabrook Rotary, the city of Webster, and the city of Nassau Bay. Giuffre noted that the annual membership fee is $9.35 per student.
The district plans to add two or three campuses annually. Officials aim to reach all elementary schools by 2030. The expansion will include Ferguson, Greene, League City, North Pointe, Ward, Weber, and Wedgewood Elementary schools.
To manage the rollout, CCISD formed a district-wide Lighthouse team. This group will help plan the implementation process for the remaining schools.
The program teaches leadership and life skills to students. Teachers integrate these lessons into the daily school schedule. Students practice the seven habits in class throughout the year.
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