In celebration of Black History month join us as Christy Tisdom, principal of Charles R. Drew Elementary in Crosby ISD shares the rich culture of Drew Elementary located in historical town of Barrett Settlement, Texas.  Ms. Tisdom will share how integrating the historic culture of the Barrett Settlement community into the campus help build their academic success.  Drew Elementary moved from a focus school to a "B" rated school in the Texas A-F accountability rating system. within one year.  

Barrett's Settlement was founded by a former slave, known as Harrison Barrett.  Born into slavery, Barrett was the son of Simon and Lisa Barrett who came to Texas from Louisiana. He had three brothers and two sisters.  Following the emancipation of Texas slaves in 1865, Barrett spent several years gathering his family together. He eventually found all of them except one sister, and they settled on part of Reuben White's league east of the San Jacinto River and purchased the land for fifty cents an acre in 1889. It became one of the largest holdings in Harris County to be acquired by a former slave. Barrett named the property Barrett's Settlement.

Join us and listen to see how the integration of the community's historical culture and high academic expectations produced a safe, secure, and successful campus.