Celebrating her 80th Birthday here at Irma Rangel YWLS, May 13, 2011

Foundation for the Education of Young Women

In early 2001, Lee Posey, Chairman of Palm Harbor Homes, read about a new single-sex public school in New York City, The Young Women’s Leadership School of East Harlem. Founded in 1996 by philanthropists Ann and Andrew Tisch in partnership with the New York City Board of Education, the school had achieved remarkable success, with 100% of its graduating classes accepted to four-year colleges and universities. Mr. Posey and his wife, Sally, contacted Ann Tisch and visited the school. They came back to Dallas inspired by both the school and Ann Tisch, by her vision, and her Young Women’s Leadership Foundation.

In early 2002, the Posey’s created the Foundation for the Education of Young Women and began the effort to get a similar school established in the Dallas Independent School District, with the intention of founding similar schools in other Texas cities.

Vivian Taylor Samudio

Vivian Taylor Samudio currently serves as principal of The Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School. Her educational philosophy is simply, "Student failure is not an option."

Mission Statement: The mission of Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School is to nurture young women in leadership roles in a global society, through a community dedicated to rigorous educational and cultural experiences.To ensure that students graduate from college, we will prepare young women to succeed in all fields, particularly: math, science, technology, leadership, and wellness.

Special Programs: Student Laptop Program, Advisory Groups, Big Sister, Little Sister Leadership Development Seminars, Orchestra, Handbells

Clubs and Organizations: LULAC, Key Club, Girl Scouts, Student Council, National Honor Society

After-school programs: After-school activities are Monday-Thursday (transportation is provided), after-school tutoring, Peace Club, Knitting, GEO Club, Robotics, Drama Club

Extracurricular activities: Lacrosse, Academic Decathlon, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Debate Team

Major Awards & Honors: TEA exemplary school; Principal of the Year nominee: Vivian Taylor Samudio; Dana Clark received the 2010 STEM award by TI (Texas Instruments). Texas Instruments Teacher Intern 2010-2011:Marquis McClean, NACME STEM Innovation Grant Recepient 2010-2011: Veronda Washington, Teacher Study Tour to Turkey 2010 & AP National Conference Presenter summer 2011: Bridget Frost

Teacher of the Year: Middle School: Beverly Daniel 
High School: Esmeralda Martinez
Teacher Assistant of the Year:Claudia Ortega

Uniform colors:
Middle School: White blouse/red pullover sweater, red/blue plaid skirt 
High School: white blouse/navy cardigan sweater, red/blue plaid skirt

Bell schedule:  9:am - 4pm

School Colors: Red & Black

Mascot: Panther