Khoury_ Christopher Millennium Magazine Feature
Christopher Khoury, PhD
Educational Diagnostician, Prosper Independent School District
Owner, Chief Executive Officer, Endeavor Education LLC
Frisco, TX
Dr. Christopher Khoury has dedicated over two decades to improving academic programs and supporting students with disabilities. Since 2018, he has served as an educational diagnostician at the Prosper Independent School District, diagnosing students with disabilities and developing individualized academic plans. He has also served as a senior contributing faculty member at Walden University since 2013. Additionally, Dr. Khoury is the co-founder and president of NextGen United Champions Sports Foundation and the owner and chief executive officer of Endeavor Education LLC.
Dr. Khoury received a BS in sports management from North Carolina State University in 2004. He then attended the University of North Texas, achieving an MEd in special education in 2005 and a PhD in educational psychology in 2014. To commemorate his accomplishments, Dr. Khoury was named the Special Education Educator of the Year in his school district in 2021. He also received a Faculty Excellence Award from Walden University in 2022 while serving on several committees, ensuring equity, diversity and inclusivity for the university. Looking ahead, he is working on a book to inspire those who have been overlooked and help educators and parents better support all children.
Close Up Radio Spotlights Christopher Khoury, PhD, Author,
Educational Diagnostician and founder of
NextGen United Champions Sports Foundation
Christopher Khoury, PhD
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Close Up Radio Spotlights Christopher Khoury, PhD, Author,
Educational Diagnostician and Co-founder of
NextGen United Champions Sports Foundation
Launches Groundbreaking Initiative and
Inspires Transformation with Upcoming Memoir
Frisco, TX—Christopher Khoury, PhD, a passionate educator, accomplished diagnostician, and co-founder of the NextGen United Champions Sports Foundation (alongside former NFL player, Josh Stewart), shares his compelling story of overcoming undiagnosed learning disabilities in his upcoming memoir, “Keep Pushing Forward,” set to release by the end of 2025. With his new foundation, Dr. Khoury is embarking on a mission to transform how we perceive talent and potential, both in education and sports.
Dr. Khoury’s journey is one of resilience and triumph, having navigated the challenges of an undiagnosed reading disability throughout his academic life. “Nobody would really listen when I tried to communicate,” Khoury recalls. “I was told I wasn’t trying hard enough, didn’t care enough, or was a behavior problem, but in reality, I was battling an undiagnosed reading disability.”
Despite his struggles, Khoury excelled at NC State and the University of North Texas, where he discovered mentors who believed in him and charted a course into special education—a field he feels chose him rather than the other way around. His profound understanding of students with learning disabilities through his own lived experiences have uniquely positioned him to empathize with and advocate for students who face similar challenges.
In “Keep Pushing Forward,” Khoury will provide a raw and unfiltered account of his journey, asking readers to redefine their perceptions of capability and resilience. “The journey is proof that labels don’t define potential—determination defines potential,” states Khoury. His memoir is being crafted not just to inspire those facing similar educational and life challenges, but to educate educators and caregivers on how to recognize and nurture hidden potential.
Beyond the written word, Khoury’s impact extends to sports through the NextGen United Champions Sports Foundation. “Our mission is to empower the next generation of athletes by fostering an inclusive community,” Khoury explains. “We believe every individual possesses an ‘X factor’—a unique quality that fuels their success.”
The Foundation operates across three core sectors:
- Girls Flag Football Empowerment Program: Through our Girls Flag Football Empowerment Program focused on increasing girls participation in flag football, we work to break down gender barriers in sports and provide girls with the skills, resources, and opportunities needed to thrive. By nurturing confidence, teamwork, and leadership, we strive to inspire young athletes to realize their potential, embrace diversity, and lead with integrity both on and off the field.
- Flag Football Opportunities for All Economically Disadvantaged Youth: Through our Flag Football Opportunities for All Economically Disadvantaged Youth program, we aim to break down economic barriers and ensure all young people, regardless of financial circumstances, have access to the camaraderie, life lessons, and growth opportunities inherent in flag football. By nurturing confidence, teamwork, and resilience, we strive to inspire economically disadvantaged youth to realize their potential and lead with integrity in sports and beyond.
- Special Olympics Flag Football Development Program: Our Special Olympic Developments Program works to to break down barriers and create a supportive environment for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. By promoting camaraderie, teamwork, and resilience, we strive to empower participants to reach their full potential, both on and off the field. Our goal is to ensure that every athlete, regardless of ability, has access to the transformative power of sports.
“It’s crucial that every child, regardless of their background or disability, has the opportunity to discover and develop their strengths,” Khoury asserts. “Sports offer invaluable lessons and can open doors that might otherwise remain closed.”
To support the Foundation’s mission, partnerships with organizations that share the same mission and vision, such as the NFL, Oklahoma State University, Raytheon, and Sports Academy, pave the way for significant advancements in educational and athletic opportunities
“We are diligently developing our new website and social media presence to reach more people,” Khoury explains. “With community and corporate support, we plan to quickly expand our initiatives.”
Christopher Khoury is committed to ensuring that no child experiences the isolation and misunderstanding he once faced. His personal journey, combined with professional expertise, fuels a vision where each child is recognized for their unique capabilities and supported to achieve their greatest potential.
About Christopher Khoury, PhD
Dr. Christopher Khoury is an educational diagnostician and passionate advocate for students with learning disabilities. With his upcoming memoir and the launch of the NextGen United Champions Sports Foundation, he is redefining perceptions of potential and championing diversity and inclusion within education and sports.
About NextGen United Champions Sports Foundation:
The Foundation’s mission is to empower young athletes across all dimensions of diversity, providing them with the opportunities they need to succeed. Through inclusive programming and high-level sports access, the Foundation is creating champions both on and off the field.
Close Up Radio featured Christopher Khoury, PhD, in an interview with Doug Llewelyn on Friday, June 27 at 2 PM EST.
For more information about Christopher Khoury, PhD, please visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-christopher-khoury-89266623/
Supplemental Notes for Doug Llewelyn, June 16
Christopher is a passionate and intelligent speaker who would like to promote his career, foundation, and upcoming book, “Keep Pushing Forward.”
Questions:
- You have a reading disability and struggled in school as a child. How did you try to communicate how you felt, and were you heard?
- You say that you didn’t choose special education; special education chose you. How so?
- What makes you so successful as a diagnostician and special educator is that you understand how kids with learning disabilities feel. What does it feel like to have having learning disability?
- You recently started the NextGen United Champions Sports Foundation to help youth who do not have access or the means to participate in flag football or play at a high level. Tell us about that.
FILLER QUESTION: You are also in the throes of an upcoming book, “Keep Pushing Forward.” When is that scheduled to be released and what is it about?
Marquis Who’s Who Honors Christopher Khoury, PhD, for Expertise in Special Education
Christopher Khoury, PhD, excels in special education by preparing future special education teachers, an educational diagnostician, and advocate for at-risk youth
FRISCO, TX, May 27, 2025, Christopher Khoury, PhD, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Dr. Khoury, a distinguished professional in special education, has dedicated over two decades to improving educational programs and supporting students with disabilities and their families. As an educational diagnostician at Prosper Independent School District in Prosper, Texas, since 2018, he has been instrumental in diagnosing students with disabilities, assisting with developing individualized educational plans, and ensuring the schools he serves are in 100% compliance with federal, state, and local laws and procedures. Dr. Khoury’s knowledge and expertise in special education has earned him recognition as a reliable resource for staff at the schools he serves, his colleagues, and families of students with special needs. In addition to his role within the school district, Dr. Khoury has contributed significantly to academia as a senior contributing faculty member at Walden University since 2013. Besides his work in education, Dr. Khoury is also the co-founder and president of NextGen United Champions Sports Foundation, a non-profit organization that focuses on providing opportunities for all youth to participate in sport.
Dr. Khoury's earlier career has been marked by a series of other impactful roles. Prior to his tenure at Walden University in 2013, Dr. Khoury served roles as an adjunct professor and teaching fellow at The University of North Texas, from 2005 to 2013. He began his career in public education as a special education teacher at Lake Dallas Independent School District in 2004 before teaching in the same capacity at Denton Independent School District from 2005 to 2011. He subsequently became an assessment specialist III at Fort Worth Independent School District between 2011 and 2012, an educational diagnostician at Anna Independent School District from 2012 to 2014, a campus testing coordinator at Lewisville Independent School District between 2014 and 2016, and an educational diagnostician at Frisco Independent School District until 2018.
Possessing a rich educational background, Dr. Khoury received a Bachelor of Science in sports management from North Carolina State University in 2004. He then attended the University of North Texas, where he received a Master of Education in special education and teaching in 2005 and a Doctor of Philosophy in special education in 2014. These degrees have been complemented by several certifications, such as principal and educational diagnostician from the Texas Education Agency. He also garnered certificates in Sports Marketing from Northwestern University in 2024, Sports and Society through Duke University in 2024, and The Science of Training Young Athletes through the University of Florida in 2025. Additionally, Dr. Khoury obtained an Introduction to Python designation through Coursera Project Network in 2024.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Dr. Khoury is actively involved in civic organizations. He is the co-founder and president of NextGen United Champions Sports Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to breaking down barriers by providing opportunities for all youth to participate in sport, including those who may not have the means or opportunities to participate, ensuring every young person can experience the camaraderie, skills, and life lessons inherent in sports. At Walden University, Dr. Khoury has served on several committees such as the Teacher Licensure Assessment Committee, the Associate Dean Advisory Council, and currently the Integrated Teaching and Learning Advisory Council. Moreover, Dr. Khoury has also been instrumental as the co-leader for the College of Education and Human Service’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee. He previously volunteered with the Phoenix Project, a non-profit organization created to help at-risk youth bridge gaps in academic knowledge after COVID-19.
Dr. Khoury’s success has earned him numerous accolades. In 2021, he was named the Prosper ISD Special Education Educator of the Year. He was also awarded the 2022 Walden University Faculty Excellence Award from The College of Education and Human Services due to his commitment and dedication to Walden University and its students. Additionally, he was an invitee to the University of North Texas Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards Banquet in 2021, and he was nominated for a National Autism Association of North Texas Appreciation Award in 2022.
As he anticipates the future, Dr. Khoury is working on a book to help educators and parents better support all children, furthering his impact on education nationwide.
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