King: The PossAble Dream Foundation can change the story of Deep South Texas

PHARR, Texas – Dr. Daniel P. King, executive director of Region One Education Service Center, came up with the idea of The PossAble Dream Foundation. Now he has made it a reality.

In an in-depth interview with the Rio Grande Guardian, King said the foundation is setting up a high school that will have campuses in Pharr, Brownsville, and Laredo. The Pharr campus and the foundation’s headquarters will be housed in the old Pharr Events Center on North Cage, next to I-69C. The City of Pharr is donating $1 million towards the project.

Dr. King said the tuition-free school will offer adults up to 50 years of age the opportunity to earn a traditional high school diploma along with industry-based certifications, employability training, and college coursework. To ensure student success, the program will also provide vital support services—including transportation, childcare, mental health counseling, job placement assistance, and pathways to higher education.

“Our vision for The PossAble Dream Adult High School is to empower adult learners to complete their education and help transform their lives and our communities,” King said. “In order to raise the standard of living in Deep South Texas, we must attract and grow business and industry through a better educated and skilled workforce.”

King said The PossAble Dream Adult High School will prioritize students without a high school diploma or GED and, if space allows, will also accept individuals who currently hold a GED but wish to return to school to earn a traditional diploma and obtain an industry-recognized credential. He said this forward-thinking approach is designed to improve educational outcomes, expand workforce readiness, and uplift entire families.

“We can change the story of Deep South Texas,” King said. “With the support of the civic, business, and philanthropic communities, we can significantly elevate the educational attainment in our region, improve our economic story, and enhance the quality of life. This will uplift thousands of adults in this area and the impact will be felt for generations to come.”

King said he is confident other communities and philanthropic minded individuals, will see the value of the new school and will partner and invest to increase the capacity to serve adults throughout the region.

Pharr Mayor Dr. Ambrosio Hernandez said he and the city commission was happy to make the investment in The PossAble Dream Foundation.

“Our investment is about more than dollars—it’s about dignity, opportunity, and the future of our community,” Hernandez said. “By supporting adult learners in completing their high school education, we are building a stronger, more skilled workforce that can transform lives across our region—and it all starts right here in Pharr.”

Here is a video recording of the interview with Dr. King:

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About The PossAble Dream Foundation

The PossAble Dream Foundation is a non profit corporation that operates exclusively for educational and charitable purposes within the meaning of section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.

The PossAble Dream Foundation shall operate public adult charter high schools in accordance with Chapter 12, Subchapter G of the Texas Education Code, in order to provide adults between the ages of 18 and 50 years of age who have not obtained a high school diploma, the opportunity to earn a diploma and to prepare them for career opportunities by offering opportunities to obtain industry certifications and or certifications and/or degrees from a workforce training program or institution of higher education. 

This will result in opportunities for participants to obtain employment or improve their employment status, empowering them to better provide for themselves and their families. 

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