The Goodwill Excel Center

Congratulations to all graduates on this significant achievement. We are proud to collaborate with Windham School District to celebrate these important milestones at our Justice Education Campuses. Wishing all graduates continued success in their future endeavors!🎓

Congratulations to our Justice Education graduates!

Ready to finish high school? It is not too late! 📣

The Goodwill Excel Center Adult High School helps adult learners reach their goals.

A diploma can help you:
✅Get a better job
✅Go to college
✅Build a better future

Start today, your future is waiting. Enroll now! https://bit.ly/enrollatexcel26-27

Enroll Now | The Excel Center Enroll Now Returning Students If you need assistance, please contact any Student Success Coach from your campus. New to Excel If you are new to Excel and live in Central Texas, please fill out the application form below. We offer in-person classes at our Norwood and South campuses located in Austin,...

A huge congratulations to our 2026 Community Schools graduates! 🥳 Going back as adults to earn your high school diploma takes courage, commitment, and resilience. This milestone shows that it's never too late to invest in yourself and your future!

Inspiring Adult Learners - High School Teaching Positions Available

Are you an exceptional high school teacher seeking a new opportunity? The Goodwill Excel Center is growing, and we want you on our team!

We offer:
• Competitive Compensation & Teacher Incentive Allotment
• Affordable Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Tuition & Certification Support
• And much more!

Join us in empowering adult students to achieve their academic and personal goals. Submit your application today!

Careers | The Excel Center Careers At Excel, you’re part of a community of passionate educators who believe in the transformative power of learning and highly motivated, dedicated adult learners seeking to change their lives through education. Finally, a job that can ignite your inspiration and offer excellent benefits, too...

Community Schools, The Exploration Center, and Central Office will remain closed tomorrow January 27, 2026.

Due to anticipated extreme temperatures and unsafe road conditions, Excel Community School campuses, The Exploration Center, and Central Office will be closed tomorrow, January 26th. We will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates. Please take care and take necessary precautions to stay warm.

Due to anticipated extreme temperatures and unsafe road conditions, Excel Community School campuses, The Exploration Center, and Central Office will be closed tomorrow, January 26th. We will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates. Please take care and take necessary precautions to stay warm.

🎓 It’s never too late to learn!

Whether you’re finishing what you started or starting fresh, we’re here to help you reach your goals.

Enroll today and take the next step toward your future!

https://excelcenterhighschool.org/enroll-now/interest-form/

Wrapping up the month with our last Principal Spotlight!

For Simon Solis, a single step into a classroom as a substitute teacher sparked a lifelong passion for education. That initial experience led him to pursue certification while working as a teacher assistant; a move that set the stage for a meaningful and impactful career. Two years later, he earned his first teaching position as an 8th-grade math teacher and football coach, a role he held for eight years.

Despite his success in the classroom, Simon decided to step away from education to start a cell tower communications business, seeking a new challenge. After two years, he realized something was missing. “At the end of the day, I wasn’t happy,” he reflects. “The stars aligned in 2014 when I was presented with an opportunity to work at the Excel Center for Adults. It was the best decision I’ve ever made.” Now, after 14 years with the organization, he continues to pour his heart into serving staff and students, a mission he describes as life changing.

What Simon enjoys most about his role is witnessing the transformative power of education firsthand. Each day, he sees how the program reshapes lives, not just by opening doors to opportunities, but by reigniting a belief in what’s possible. One of his most cherished memories is the day the Norwood Campus first opened its doors. “We were only allowed to enroll 100 students,” he recalls, a moment that marked the beginning of a powerful journey for countless learners.

With more than a decade of leadership, dedication, and a heart for helping others grow, Simon continues to shape lives and futures every single day. His journey exemplifies the power of perseverance, passion, and purpose, and a reminder that education doesn’t just change what people know, it transforms who they believe they can become.