April 28, 2023

One of Texas Children’s most unique and meaningful traditions, TC Hi, is back to a full-day session! This first-day orientation for new team members not only provides a strong foundation, it establishes connections that last long after they hear, “Welcome to TC Hi!”

The full-day session provides a more robust introduction to our culture, core values and accomplishments as an organization. In a nod to a high school setting, team members start their day in “freshman assembly,” where they learn about our commitment to safety and health, strategy, and dedication to our mission. Then, they proceed through the four years of high school, each with an activity corresponding to one of our four values.

As part of the networking activities during the day, team members are encouraged to share what brought them to Texas Children’s. For new team member Ciara Smalling, “it feels like home.”

Ciara came to Texas Children’s in 1997 for the first liver cell transplant and has now completed “a full circle” after being hired as a front office specialist at the Texas Children’s Pediatrics Conroe. It’s a dream come true for her to give back and care for future patients just like Texas Children’s took care of her and her family all those years ago.

Click here for more moments from TC Hi where our new team members embark on the first day of their career at Texas Children’s!

April 25, 2023

After a nearly three-year hiatus due to COVID-19, April 18 marked the return of a beloved 34-year Texas Children’s tradition: The New Employee Pep Rally.

President and CEO Mark A. Wallace created these events to convey his passion and appreciation for the newest members of Texas Children’s. During the pep rallies, employees and their leaders mingle, enjoy light refreshments and learn about the history and mission of Texas Children’s from Mr. Wallace himself. But that’s not all: Mr. Wallace doesn’t leave until he has met and taken a photo with every person in the room (duck-face selfies included).

The April 18 pep rally also included a special performance of the Texas Children’s Ukulele Choir’s, “The Texas Children’s Way,” a heart-felt, original song encompassing the four values our team members live out daily.

“It’s wonderful to bring back the pep rallies as they have always been such a cherished tradition at Texas Children’s,” said Mr. Wallace. “I loved seeing all the smiling faces and so many leaders present to help welcome and cheer on our newest employees. It was another great day at Texas Children’s!”

Click here to watch a video recap and view a photo gallery of this exciting event below.

February 25, 2014
Name Department
Amosu, Juliana Facilities Operations
Armstrong, Courtney Texas Children’s Gordon Emergency Center
Assemu, Helen West Campus – Pathology
Beiza, Marilyn Texas Children’s Physician Service Organization
Blair, Erin Texas Children’s Cancer Center
Brown, Lakesha Texas Children’s Pediatrics Friendswood
Casiano, Talitha Respiratory Care
Cauley, Ashley Texas Children’s Newborn Center
Cleveland, Heather Pediatric Radiology
Coburn, Megan Texas Children’s Heart Center
Devillez, Amy Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy
Durham, Pamela Women’s Services
Eighmy, Nicolle Child Life
Enoch, Beverly Pathology
Estep, Holly Texas Children’s Pediatrics North Cypress
Felder, Sophia Women’s Services
Ferguson, Megan Progressive Care Unit
Fisher, Kimberly Nursing
Freeman, Kristen Respiratory Care
French, Elizabeth Pediatric Surgical Service
Garcia, Blanca Texas Children’s Pediatrics Sugar Land
Garrie, Emily Texas Children’s Pediatrics Westchase
Gibson, Stephanie Neurology Unit
Gonzalez, Gracie Pathology
Henley, Megan Texas Children’s Health Plan
Holt, Kheelyn Psychiatry
Johnson, Brandon Supply Chain
Johnston, Amanda Respiratory Care
Jones, Heather Administration
Jones, Samantha West Campus – Audiology
Jordan, Cindy Nursing
Joya, Lisseth Texas Children’s Pediatrics Fannin
Juneau, Natalie Child Life
Karabi, Atefeh Food and Nutrition Services
Kassler, Jennifer Ambulatory Services
Lacy, Kayla Respiratory Care
Leclair, Ashton Supply Chain
Linville, Laura Child Life
Logan, Angela Residents Primary Care Group, General Medicine, Retrovirology Clinics
Long, Elizabeth Food and Nutrition Services
Mansia, Sana Women’s Services
Maza, Lekechia Care Management
McAdams, Kellie Nursing
Morataya, Cindy West Campus – Emergency Center
Moreaux, Margaret West Campus – Respiratory Care
Morries, Rhonda Operating Room
Najito, Kimberly Department of Social Work
Navo, Glorianne Texas Children’s Newborn Center
Nolasco, Esmeralda Texas Children’s Pediatrics Heights
Octaviano, Denise Residents Primary Care Group, General Medicine, Retrovirology Clinics
Oliva, Jacqueline Facilities Operations
Osborn, Douglas West Campus – Security Services
Peas’ant, Linda Texas Children’s Newborn Center
Richardson, Jennifer Texas Children’s Pediatrics After Hours West
Robinson, Kimberly Surgical Unit/Orthopedic Unit
Ryan, TJ Texas Children’s Gordon Emergency Center
Saldivar, Abel West Campus – Emergency Center
Sangalang, Stephanie Texas Children’s Newborn Center
Santillan, Anna Pathology
Schuck, Brenda Texas Children’s Gordon Emergency Center
Sneed, Jenna Employee Health Clinic
Sotelo, Flor Texas Children’s Pediatrics Gulfton
Taqvi, Syeda Texas Children’s Pediatrics FM 1960 After Hours
Tibbs, Terri Pharmacy Services
Truong, Blanche Pathology
Uwaezuoke, Precious Texas Children’s Heart Center
Walker, Steven Financial Services
Wang, Hsin-Yen Texas Children’s Health Centers – Cy-Fair
Weems, Lynne Marie Texas Children’s Health Plan
Whittaker, Laura Nursing
Zimmerman, Alyssa Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy
February 18, 2014
Name Department
Chaddick, Adrienne West Campus – Orthopedics/Sports Medicine
Collins, Kenita Texas Children’s Cancer Center
Cowart, Tomika West Campus – Inpatient Floor 3
De La Torre, Genesis Residents’ Primary Care Group, General Medicine, Retrovirology Clinics
Harkrider, William The Center – Greenspoint
Hudspeth, David Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy
King, Steve Facilities Operations
Lane, Vicki Texas Children’s Heart Center
LeBlanc, Andrew Nursing
Nguyen, Tammy Human Resources
Rhodes, Amanda West Campus – Emergency Center
Slaughter, Kenny Progressive Care Unit
Tekie, Mihret Facilities Operations
Wiesenburger, Ashley Food and Nutrition Services
Wooland, Jennifer West Campus – Orthopedics/Sports Medicine
Young, Yolan West Campus – Pathology
February 10, 2014
Name Department
Barnes, Ra’mon Supply Chain Management
Bell, Regina Texas Children’s Health Plan
Bob, Jamie Food and Nutrition Services
Burris, Toyanica Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Butler, Rivwan Centralized Scheduling
Collier, Ashley Texas Children’s Newborn Center
Cowperthwait, Christina Immunology
Cruz, Margarita Language Services
Cuva, James Human Resources
Davis, Randal Texas Children’s Heart Center
Day, Robert Information Services
Espinosa, Daniel Centralized Scheduling
Estep, Holly Texas Children’s Pediatrics North Cypress
Ezzeddine, Bilal Renal Service
Flick, Taylor Texas Children’s Newborn Center
Goodwin, Jenaya Texas Children’s Health Plan
Gorman, Jessica Texas Children’s Health Centers – Clear Lake
Green, Nickey Pharmacy Services
Guevara, Silsa West Campus – Pathology
Henderson, Delarie Health Information Management
Holmes, Laturischeva Pharmacy Services
Jones, Wendolyn Admissions
Joya, Lisseth Texas Children’s Pediatrics Fannin
Kibler, Kathleen Respiratory Care
Koch, Joel Human Resources
Kopp, Meredith Texas Children’s Heart Center
Le, Amy Pediatric Radiology
Lewis, Arielle Texas Children’s Newborn Center
Lopez, Jennifer Texas Children’s Heart Center
Melo, Juan Pediatric Radiology
Momin, Nisha Allergy and Immunology
Monroe, Cheryl Quality and Outcomes Management
Motle, Edwina Texas Children’s Heart Center
Oates, Hope West Campus – Emergency Center
Ortega, Ricardo Facilities Operations
Pruitt, Stephanie Women’s Services
Pyron, Tammy Pediatric Surgical Service
Rauda, Luis The Center – Greenspoint
Santiago, Mary Pathology
Schmitz, Tara Texas Children’s Health Centers – Clear Lake
Shahbaz, Mitra Texas Children’s Health Plan
Smith, Angela Emergency Management
Tasker, Constance Operating Room
Trevino, Mayra Women’s Services
Vu, Jennifer Pharmacy Services
Wiltz, Danita Women’s Services
Zuniga, Cynthia Pediatric Intensive Care Unit