Houston A+ Challenge

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Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Kat White Kat White Houston, Texas Area Details
Kat White's Houston A+ Challenge Experience July 2013 - Present
Job Director of Communications at Houston A+ Challenge
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Houston A+ Challenge   July 2013 - Present
Citizen Schools  January 2012 - July 2013
Aim High  July 2008 - December 2011
Citizen Schools  June 2008 - July 2008
Citizen Schools  July 2006 - July 2008
Claremont Community Foundation   October 2002 - June 2006
Bridges Hall of Music   January 2003 - May 2006

Skills
Community Outreach, Fundraising, Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Program Development, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Staff Development, Teaching, Youth Development, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Coaching, Curriculum Development, Training, Curriculum Design, Event Management, Program Management, Content Strategy, Content Writing, Donor Engagement, Web Content, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Media Relations, Budget Management, HR Management

Education
Pomona College   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Media Studies

Aditi Rao Aditi Rao Houston, Texas Details
Aditi Rao's Houston A+ Challenge Experience June 2013 - Present
Job Technology Coach at Houston A+ Challenge
Industry Education Management
Experience
Houston A+ Challenge   June 2013 - Present
The Emery/Weiner School  August 2012 - Present

Skills
Instructional Technology, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Design, Educational Technology, Tutoring, Distance Learning, Teacher Training, Instructional Design, Staff Development, Teaching, E-Learning, K-12, Social Media, Technology Integration, Learning Management..., Coaching, Blogging, Blended Learning, Social Networking

Education
The Johns Hopkins University   2011 — 2012
Master of Education (MEd), Educational/Instructional Technology

The University of Texas at Austin   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General

Rushka Tcholakova Rushka Tcholakova Houston, Texas Area Details
Rushka Tcholakova's Houston A+ Challenge Experience November 2012 - June 2013
Job Program Manager THRIVE, Community Investment at United Way of Greater Houston
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
United Way of Greater Houston  July 2013 - Present
Houston A+ Challenge   November 2012 - June 2013
Families Empowered  April 2013 - April 2013
Diane Trautman Campaign   January 2013 - April 2013
Jim Dougherty for Congress   September 2012 - November 2012
Health and Welfare Council of Long Island (HWCLI)   May 2010 - September 2012
Health and Welfare Council   January 2009 - May 2010
Self-employed  June 2004 - January 2009
Sears Roebuck & Co  May 2003 - August 2003

Skills
Program Development, Relationship Management, Marketing Strategy, Policy, Government, Program Management, Program Evaluation, Leadership, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Grant Writing, Event Planning, Staff Development, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Policy Analysis, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Public Policy, Research, Strategy, Grants, Volunteer Management, Strategic Communications, Community Development, Management

Education
Fordham University
MSW

Molloy College
Bachelor, Summa Cum-Laude

Sullivan University

P. Tim Martindell, Ed.D. P. Tim Martindell, Ed.D. Houston, Texas Area Details
P. Tim Martindell, Ed.D.'s Houston A+ Challenge Experience June 2007 - June 2009
Job 5th grade Language Arts teacher at The Village School
Industry Education Management
Experience
The Village School  August 2015 - Present
Fort Bend Independent School District  July 2009 - July 2015
Rice University  August 2012 - July 2014
School Reform Initiative  2008 - 2013
Houston A+ Challenge   June 2007 - June 2009
Houston A+ Challenge   January 2003 - June 2009
Aldine ISD  August 1991 - December 2002
University of Houston Downtown  August 1987 - August 1991
Houston ISD  August 1984 - June 1991

Skills
Curriculum Design, Educational Leadership, Educational Technology, Teacher Training, Lesson Planning, Classroom, Classroom Management, K-12, Literacy, Differentiated..., Staff Development, Elementary Education, Tutoring, Instructional Design, Teaching, Student Affairs, Instructional Technology, E-Learning, Public Speaking, College Teaching, Leadership Development, Student Development, Special Education, Coaching, Technology Integration, ESL, Higher Education, Leadership, Distance Learning, University Teaching, Adult Education, Grant Writing, Academic Advising, Program Development, Curriculum Development, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Research, Language Arts, Editing

Education
University of Houston   2005 — 2012
Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction

University of Houston   1999 — 2004
M.Ed.

Miami University   1977 — 1982
Bachelor of Science (BS), Communication Education

Dave Weldon Dave Weldon Houston, Texas Details
Dave Weldon's Houston A+ Challenge Experience January 2011 - August 2015
Job Campus Content Instructional Specialist at CypressFairbanks I.S.D.
Industry Education Management
Experience
Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D.   August 2015 - Present
Houston A+ Challenge   January 2011 - August 2015
Houston ISD  August 1994 - December 2010
Lockland School District  August 1990 - June 1994
Houston ISD  August 1982 - June 1989

Skills
Coaching, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Design, Classroom, Educational Leadership, Teacher Training, K-12, Literacy, Educational Technology, Staff Development, Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, Secondary Education, Differentiated..., Adult Education

Education
University of Houston   1985 — 1988
Juris Doctorate, Law

University of Toledo   1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.); Bachelor of Education, English Language and Literature, Education

Debbie Emery Debbie Emery Houston, Texas Area Details
Debbie Emery's Houston A+ Challenge Experience August 2008 - June 2010
Job Leadership Consultant and Trainer at The Flippen Group
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
The Flippen Group  August 2008 - Present
Houston A+ Challenge   August 2008 - June 2010
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD  August 1978 - June 2008

Skills
Leadership Development, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Team Building, Team Leadership, Start-ups, Team Management, Management, Organizational..., Coaching, Instructional Design, Leadership, Staff Development, Process Improvement, Instructional Technology, Organizational..., Educational Leadership, Performance Improvement, Educational Technology, Curriculum Design, Project Management, Teaching, Research, Curriculum Development, Teacher Training, K-12, Customer Service, Executive Coaching, Workshop Facilitation, Technology Integration, Higher Education, E-Learning, Training, Blended Learning, Adult Education

Education
University of Houston   1972 — 1998
Ed.D, Education Leadership

Sam Houston State University   1980 — 1983
Master of Library & Information Science (M.L.I.S.), Library and Information Science

The University of Texas at Austin   1973 — 1975
Elementary Education, Elementary Education and Teaching

Sheri Miller-Williams, Ph.D. Sheri Miller-Williams, Ph.D. Greater Chicago Area Details
Sheri Miller-Williams, Ph.D.'s Houston A+ Challenge Experience April 2008 - August 2012
Job Deputy Chief of Leadership and Teacher Professional Learning, Chicago Public Schools/Education Consulting Firm Owner
Industry Education Management
Experience
Chicago Public Schools  October 2013 - Present
United Providence (UP!)   August 2012 - September 2013
Houston A+ Challenge   April 2008 - August 2012
Edison Schools  July 2007 - April 2008
Edison Schools  July 2006 - July 2007
Edison Schools  July 2004 - August 2006
Early Administrative and Teaching Positions   1991 - 2004

Skills
Curriculum Design, Staff Development, Curriculum Development, Teacher Training, Grant Writing, Leadership Development, Cross-functional Team..., Non-profit..., Charter School..., School District..., National..., Non-profits, Educational Leadership, Fundraising, Leadership, Instructional Technology, K-12, Classroom, Nonprofits, Higher Education, Grants, Coaching, Program Management, Teaching, Program Development, Workshop Facilitation, Instructional Design, Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Educational Technology, Training, Adult Education, Volunteer Management, Research, Policy, E-Learning, Organizational..., Public Speaking, Community Development, Elementary Education, Education Reform, Literacy, Education Policy, Classroom Management, Youth Development, Educational Consulting, Charter Schools, Board Development, Technology Integration, Educational Research

Education
Prairie View A&M University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Educational Leadership

Prairie View A&M University
Master of Education (MEd), Educational Leadership and Administration

Dillard University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Elementary Education and Teaching

Brandi Breckenridge Brandi Breckenridge Houston, Texas Details
Brandi Breckenridge's Houston A+ Challenge Experience 2006 - 2007
Job Talent Management & Development Consultant @ FBISD
Industry Education Management
Experience
Fort Bend ISD  July 2014 - Present
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston  September 2010 - July 2014
Houston A+ Challenge   2006 - 2007

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Curriculum Design, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Curriculum Development, Adult Education, Higher Education, Teaching, Non-profits, Research, Microsoft Office, Classroom, Event Planning, Program Development, Staff Development, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Instructional Design

Education
University of Houston
M.Ed., Educational Psychology

Russell Smith, LMSW Russell Smith, LMSW Austin, Texas Area Details
Russell Smith, LMSW's Houston A+ Challenge Experience December 1996 - December 1997
Job NonProfit Leader
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Austin Child Guidance Center  November 2010 - Present
The University of Texas at Austin  January 2006 - Present
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin  June 2012 - May 2015
Austin Groups for the Elderly  2007 - December 2011
YouthLaunch  January 2006 - October 2010
OneStar Foundation  January 2005 - October 2005
Harris County Department of Education  August 1999 - December 2004
Alzheimer's Association, Greater Houston Chapter   October 1998 - August 1999
Alzheimer's Association, Greater Houston Chapter   December 1997 - August 1999
Houston A+ Challenge   December 1996 - December 1997

Skills
Non-profits, Coalitions, Fundraising, Grants, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Board Development, Event Planning, Social Services, Non-profit..., Policy Analysis, Philanthropy, Public Policy, Program Evaluation, Strategic Communications, Research, Community Development, Event Management, Proposal Writing, Nonprofits, Organizational..., Program Management, Leadership Development, Community Engagement, Government, Media Relations, Workshop Facilitation, Editing, Higher Education, Mental Health, Leadership, Youth Development, Policy, Teaching, Staff Development, Community Organizing, Public Relations, Annual Giving, Social Media, Psychotherapy, Case Managment, Training, Stewardship, Management, Newsletters, Social Entrepreneurship, Crisis Intervention

Education
Leadership Houston   2002 — 2003
Class XXI

University of Houston   1993 — 1997
MSW, Political Social Work

The University of Texas at Austin   1988 — 1990
MBA, Management

The University of Texas at Austin   1984 — 1988
BBA, Honors Business

Johnston High School   1980 — 1984

Nan Powers Varoga Nan Powers Varoga Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Nan Powers Varoga's Houston A+ Challenge Experience 1999 - 2007
Job CoFounder at Varoga & Associates
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Varoga & Associates   2007 - Present
Washington International School  July 2013 - July 2014
American Alliance for Economic Development   2009 - 2010
Texas Public Relations Association   2003 - 2009
Houston A+ Challenge   1999 - 2007
March of Dimes-Tx Gulf Coast Chapter   1993 - 1999
Newhouse News Service  1990 - 1991
Freelance Reporter  1988 - 1990
New Orleans Times-Picayune  1981 - 1988
Abilene Reporter-News  1978 - 1981

Skills
Non-profits, Writing, Editing, Public Relations, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Journalism, Copy Editing, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Nonprofits, Speech Writing, Newsletters, Blogging, Storytelling, Corporate Communications, AP Style, News Writing, Newspapers, Press Releases, Publicity, Publications, Editorial, Internal Communications, Feature Articles, Copywriting, New Media, Web Content, Publishing, Content Development, Community Development, Online Journalism, Message Development, Reputation Management, Spokesperson, Communications Planning, Politics, Communication Training, Breaking News, Public Affairs, Magazines, Content Management, Digital Media, Creative Writing, Social Media Marketing

Education
Marquette University   1992 — 1992
Graduate school of Business

The University of Texas at Austin   1974 — 1978
BJ, Journalism

Angela M. Prince Angela M. Prince Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area Details
Angela M. Prince's Houston A+ Challenge Experience August 2005 - May 2010
Job Independent Educational Consultant
Industry Education Management
Experience
Angela M. Prince   September 2013 - Present
United Providence!   October 2012 - September 2013
Imagine Schools  August 2010 - September 2012
Region 4 Service Center   May 2010 - December 2010
Houston A+ Challenge   August 2005 - May 2010
Broward County Schools  August 2000 - June 2005
Broward County Schools  August 1998 - July 2000
Broward County Schools  August 1991 - August 1998

Skills
Global Thinker, Learning Quickly, Close Attention to..., Dedicated Professional, Skilled Communicator, Organized Multi-tasker, Building Effective..., People-oriented, Microsoft Office, Loyal, K-12 Education, Educational Leadership, Charter Schools, National Speaker, School Districts, Special Education, Learning Disabilities, Art Education, Reading Intervention, Creative Writing, Classroom, Behavior Management, Professional..., Workshop Facilitation, Staff Development, Curriculum Development, Leadership Development, Coaching Staff, Curriculum Design, Teacher Training, Budgets, Business, MBA, Nonprofits, Ethical Leadership, Business Ethics, Organizational Behavior, Organizational..., Human Resources, Strategic Planning, K-12, Leadership, Classroom Management, Differentiated..., Educational Consulting, Teaching, Educational Technology, Program Evaluation, ESL, Fundraising

Education
Relay Graduate School of Education   2014 — 2015
National Principal Academy Fellow, Urban Education and Leadership

University of St. Thomas (TX)   2008 — 2010
MBA, International Business

Nova Southeastern University   1997 — 1999
Ed.S., Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Nova Southeastern University   1997 — 1999
Ed.S., Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Nova Southeastern University   1992 — 1994
Master of Science (MS), Reading

University of Alabama   1988 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (BS), Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities

Siobhan Fleming Siobhan Fleming Houston, Texas Area Details
Siobhan Fleming's Houston A+ Challenge Experience November 2003 - August 2004
Job Associate Vice President at University of St. Thomas
Industry Higher Education
Experience
University of St. Thomas-Houston  July 2013 - Present
Lone Star College  July 2008 - November 2012
Lone Star College Kingwood  January 2008 - June 2008
Lone Star College  September 2005 - December 2007
University College Dublin  September 2004 - August 2005
Rice University  December 2003 - August 2004
Houston A+ Challenge   November 2003 - August 2004
Cazenovia College  August 2001 - May 2003
Mid-Atlantic Region Commission on Higher Education   September 2001 - August 2002
Lewis & Clark College  September 1992 - August 1993

Skills
Grant Writing, Research, Community Outreach, Higher Education, Teaching, Curriculum Development, Editing, Public Speaking, Student Affairs, Assessment, Fundraising, Leadership, Leadership Development, Coaching, Curriculum Design

Education
University of Oregon   1994 — 2000
PhD, Higher Ed Policy & Management

Pepperdine University   1989 — 1991
MA, Communication

University of St. Thomas (TX)   1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters

G. Rena Ramirez, M.Ed. G. Rena Ramirez, M.Ed. Seabrook, Texas Details
G. Rena Ramirez, M.Ed.'s Houston A+ Challenge Experience 2008 - 2009
Job Education Leadership Coach and Consultant
Industry Education Management
Experience
San Jacinto College and Education Leadership Resource Network   July 2009 - Present
Houston A+ Challenge   2008 - 2009
Clear Creek Independent School District  2006 - 2008
Pasadena Independent School District  2005 - 2006
Pasadena Independent School District  1995 - 2005

Skills
Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Teaching, Higher Education, Leadership Development, Staff Development, Community Outreach, Teacher Training, Management, Curriculum Design, Event Planning, Educational Leadership, Program Development, Curriculum Development, Coaching, Training, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, College Teaching, Adult Education, Instructional Design, Distance Learning, E-Learning, Student Development, Classroom, Fundraising

Education
University of St. Thomas (TX)
Masters Degree, Education Management

University of St. Thomas (TX)
Masters Degree, Dual Language Program Supervision

University of St. Thomas (TX)
Bachelors Degree, Education (Specializing in Science & Dual Language Education)

San Jacinto College
Associate Degree, Social and Behavioral Science

Tania Arzola Tania Arzola Houston, Texas Area Details
Tania Arzola's Houston A+ Challenge Experience September 2015 - Present
Job Operation Specialist at Houston A+ Challenge
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Houston A+ Challenge   September 2015 - Present
Houston A+ Challenge   October 2014 - August 2015
A+Unlimited Potential   August 2013 - May 2014
Houston A+ Challenge   August 2008 - August 2013
EXPRESS  June 2009 - November 2010
Freelance translator and foreign language tutor  September 2009 - September 2010
Houston A+ Challenge   August 2009 - September 2010

Skills
Research, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, English, Windows, Outlook, Photoshop, HTML, Event Management, Database Administration, Administrative..., Logistics, AV, Travel Planning, Travel Arrangements, Events Coordination, Technical Support, Organization Skills, Teamwork, Skilled Multi-tasker, Google Docs, Google Drive, WordPress, Squarespace, Web Content Management, Marketing, Launching Start-ups, Launching New Programs, Legal Translation, Spanish Translation, Calendar Planning

Education
Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice High School   2006 — 2010

Houston Community College
Social Sciences

Victor Vu Victor Vu Austin, Texas Details
Victor Vu's Houston A+ Challenge Experience May 2009 - August 2009
Job Senior Software Engineer at Self Lender
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Self Lender   August 2015 - Present
RetailMeNot, Inc.   January 2014 - May 2015
RetailMeNot, Inc.   July 2012 - December 2013
Brown University  January 2012 - May 2012
HubSpot  June 2011 - September 2011
Houston A+ Challenge   May 2009 - August 2009

Skills
PHP, Ruby on Rails, Java, Python, Ruby, Social Media, Software Engineering, WordPress, Microsoft Excel, Git, Puppet, HTML + CSS, LAMP, C, JavaScript, Node.js, C#, SQL, Web Development

Education
Brown University   2008 — 2012
A.B.

Ellen Liu Ellen Liu Houston, Texas Area Details
Ellen Liu's Houston A+ Challenge Experience June 2010 - July 2010
Job Investment Banking Analyst at Jefferies LLC
Industry Investment Banking
Experience
Jefferies LLC  July 2013 - Present
OwlEngine   2012 - July 2013
Rice University  March 2011 - May 2013
Rice University  December 2010 - May 2013
Rice University  September 2010 - September 2012
Jefferies & Company  June 2012 - August 2012
Hoovers Inc.  May 2011 - July 2011
Houston A+ Challenge   June 2010 - July 2010

Skills
Matlab, Financial Modeling, Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Research, Financial Analysis, Leadership, Statistics, Economics, Data Analysis, R, Stata, Business Planning, Bloomberg, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Editing, LaTeX, Investment Banking, Entrepreneurship, Microsoft Office, Finance

Education
Rice University   2010 — 2013
BA, Mathematical Economic Analysis & Statistics

James E. Taylor High School   2006 — 2010

Shannyn Piper Shannyn Piper Houston, Texas Area Details
Shannyn Piper's Houston A+ Challenge Experience June 2009 - May 2010
Job Associate at Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Seyfarth Shaw LLP  July 2015 - Present
Vinson & Elkins  October 2013 - July 2015
Vinson and Elkins  June 2012 - August 2012
Baker Botts LLP  May 2012 - June 2012
U.S. Attorney's Office - Southern District of Texas   July 2011 - August 2011
Houston A+ Challenge   June 2009 - May 2010
Duke Center for Child and Family Policy  September 2008 - May 2009
Children's Environmental Health Initiative  October 2006 - December 2007
Population Institute  May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Conversational Spanish, Policy Analysis, Qualitative Research, Microsoft Office, Policy Writing, PowerPoint, Analysis, Legal Issues, Public Policy, Research, Editing, Westlaw, Nonprofits, SPSS, Spanish, Policy

Education
The University of Texas School of Law   2010 — 2013
J.D.

Duke University   2005 — 2009
B.A., Public Policy Studies

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid   2012 — 2012
Law

Center for Global Education - Augsburg College   2008 — 2008
Study Abroad - Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico

Catherine (Catherine Araiza) McKay Catherine (Catherine Araiza) McKay Houston, Texas Area Details
Catherine (Catherine Araiza) McKay's Houston A+ Challenge Experience 2002 - 2004
Job Organisation Effectiveness Advisor, Shell Downstream
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
Shell  April 2015 - Present
Shell Trading  January 2012 - March 2015
Shell Trading  July 2007 - May 2011
The Methodist Hospital System  2004 - 2007
Houston A+ Challenge   2002 - 2004
Amigos de las Americas  1998 - 2002

Skills
Training, Team Building, Blended Learning, Team Leadership, Training Delivery, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Organizational..., MBTI, Coaching, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Curriculum Development, Experiential Learning, Executive Coaching, Cross-cultural Teams, Birkman Method, Constructive Feedback, Non-profits, Situational Leadership, Action Learning, Healthcare, Strategy, Leadership, Communication Skills, DISC, Appreciative Inquiry, Oil/Gas, Youth Leadership, Change Management, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Onboarding, Performance Management, Peer Reviews, MBTI Certified, Education, Community Health, World Cafe, Adult Learning Theory, Adult Learning..., Collaborative Problem..., Sustainable Development, Community Development, Public Health Education, Trading, Downstream Oil & Gas

Education
Seattle University   1996 — 1998
Master's in Teaching, Education

Barnard College (Columbia University)   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, English

St. Andrew's Episcopal School

St. Stephen's Episcopal School

Betsy Breier Betsy Breier Houston, Texas Area Details
Betsy Breier's Houston A+ Challenge Experience December 2005 - February 2014
Job Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives at Center for Houston's Future, Inc.
Industry Think Tanks
Experience
Center for Houston's Future, Inc.   September 2015 - Present
Center for Houston's Future, Inc.   March 2014 - Present
Houston A+ Challenge   December 2005 - February 2014
Center for Reform of School Systems   2002 - 2005

Skills
Grant Writing, Curriculum Development, Program Evaluation, Staff Development, Program Development, Nonprofits, Grants, Curriculum Design, Instructional Design, Community Outreach, Higher Education, Educational Leadership

Education
Harvard Business School   1972 — 1974
MBA

High school--REL in good old Baytown

Wellesley College

Michele Pola Michele Pola Houston, Texas Area Details
Michele Pola's Houston A+ Challenge Experience February 1988 - August 2007
Job Chief of Staff at Houston ISD
Industry Education Management
Experience
Houston ISD  Chief of StaffHouston Independent School District2007 - Present
Houston A+ Challenge   February 1988 - August 2007

Education
Nova Southeastern University   1998 — 2002
Ed.D., Educational Leadership

Marilu Garza Marilu Garza Houston, Texas Area Details
Marilu Garza's Houston A+ Challenge Experience July 2010 - March 2013
Job Director of Development
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Chinquapin School  March 2013 - Present
Houston A+ Challenge   July 2010 - March 2013
Memorial Assistance Ministries  October 2008 - February 2010

Skills
Non-profits, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Program Development, Board Development, Philanthropy, Grants, Staff Development, Non-profit..., Teaching, Planned Giving, Event Planning, Fluent in Spanish, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, K-12, Teachers, Underwriting, Nonprofits, Curriculum Design, Teacher Training

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   1971 — 1975
BS, Education

Torrey Conerly Torrey Conerly Houston, Texas Area Details
Torrey Conerly's Houston A+ Challenge Experience July 2012 - Present
Job Performance Coach at Houston A+ Challenge
Industry Education Management
Experience
Houston A+ Challenge   July 2012 - Present
School Improvement Network  October 2011 - July 2012
Houston A+ Challenge   July 2010 - October 2011
Houston ISD  July 2007 - July 2010

Skills
Instructional Design, Staff Development, Teaching, Curriculum Development, Educational Technology, Leadership Development, Teacher Training, Educational Leadership, Curriculum Design, Tutoring, Adult Education, E-Learning, Classroom, Instructional Technology, K-12, Grant Writing

Education
Lamar University
M.Ed., Education Adminstration

University of Houston
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Stefanie Solar Stefanie Solar Houston, Texas Area Details
Stefanie Solar's Houston A+ Challenge Experience June 2008 - August 2008
Job Manager of School and Community Partnerships at Families Empowered
Industry Education Management
Experience
Families Empowered  July 2014 - Present
KIPP Houston  August 2011 - June 2014
Teach For America Houston  June 2011 - June 2013
Colby College  September 2010 - May 2011
Colby College  September 2008 - May 2011
Education Pioneers, Houston, TX   June 2010 - August 2010
Maine Philanthropy Awards   2007 - 2010
The Global Fund for Children  June 2009 - August 2009
Children's Defense Fund, Houston, TX   June 2008 - August 2008
Houston A+ Challenge   June 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Fundraising, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Event Planning, Writing, Teaching, Elementary Education, Nonprofits, Social Media, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Research, Community Outreach, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Spanish

Education
Colby College   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Arts, International Studies and Anthropology

International Honors Program   2009 — 2009
Study Abroad

Katherine Allison Katherine Allison Greater Denver Area Details
Katherine Allison's Houston A+ Challenge Experience June 2010 - August 2010
Job Lead Coordinator for Assessment and Analytics, Office of Information Technology at University of Colorado Boulder
Industry Higher Education
Experience
University of Colorado Boulder  May 2012 - Present
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation  June 2014 - August 2014
Educational Testing Service (ETS)   June 2013 - August 2013
University of Colorado Boulder  August 2009 - May 2012
National Association of Graduate-Professional Students  April 2010 - 2012
Houston A+ Challenge   June 2010 - August 2010
Hokkaido Prefectural Government   July 2004 - August 2009

Skills
Teaching, Japanese, Higher Education, Tutoring, English, Curriculum Design, Research, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Educational Leadership, Data Analysis, Qualitative Research, Staff Development, Statistics, Classroom, Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Program Development, Nonprofits

Education
University of Colorado Boulder   2009 — 2015
Ph.D., Research and Evaluation Methodology

St. John's College (NM)   2000 — 2004
B.A., History of Mathematics and Science, Philosophy, Classical Studies, Comparative Literature

Marilu Garza Marilu Garza Houston, Texas Area Details
Marilu Garza's Houston A+ Challenge Experience July 2010 - March 2013
Job Director of Development at Chinquapin School
Industry Education Management
Experience
Chinquapin School  March 2013 - Present
Houston A+ Challenge   July 2010 - March 2013
Memorial Assistance Ministries  October 2008 - February 2010

Skills
Non-profits, Community Relations, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, fluent in Spanish

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   1972 — 1975
Bilingual Education

Alejandro Morua Alejandro Morua Houston, Texas Area Details
Alejandro Morua's Houston A+ Challenge Experience March 2005 - July 2010
Job Assistant to the Superintendent, CypressFairbanks ISD
Industry Education Management
Experience
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD  July 2010 - Present
Houston A+ Challenge   March 2005 - July 2010

Education
University of Pennsylvania   1992 — 1995
Bachelor Arts, English

University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School   1988 — 1992
Bachelor Of Science Economics, Economics, Marketing

Dr. Nicole McZeal Walters Dr. Nicole McZeal Walters Houston, Texas Area Details
Dr. Nicole McZeal Walters's Houston A+ Challenge Experience 2007 - 2010
Job Associate Dean, Graduate Programs, School of Education at University of St. ThomasHouston
Industry Professional Training & Coaching
Experience
University of St. Thomas-Houston  June 2013 - Present
University of St. Thomas-Houston  January 2011 - June 2013
National Urban Alliance for Effective Education  August 2008 - May 2013
The Early Initiatives Group, LLC   2007 - May 2013
Houston A+ Challenge   2007 - 2010
Aldine Independent School District  August 1997 - August 2007

Skills
Spanish-English, Strategic Planning, Community Outreach, Curriculum Development, Grant Writing, Higher Education, Journalism, Knowledge Management, Key Performance..., Leadership, Social Networking, Problem Solving, Research, Teachers, Professional..., Workforce Development, Teaching, Nonprofits, Instructional Design, Program Management, Teacher Training, Public Speaking, Educational Consulting, Leadership Development, Non-profits, Staff Development, Coaching, Training, Educational Leadership, Fundraising, E-Learning, Curriculum Design, Special Education, Classroom, Adult Education, Classroom Management, K-12, Educational Technology, Differentiated..., Instructional Technology, Lesson Planning

Education
Texas Southern University   2000 — 2007
Ed.D, M.Ed, Education Administration

University of Houston   1993 — 1997
B.S., Interdisciplinary Studies, English

Charlotte Parker Charlotte Parker Houston, Texas Details
Charlotte Parker's Houston A+ Challenge Experience June 2009 - Present
Job Performance Coach at Houston A+ Challenge
Industry Education Management
Experience
Houston A+ Challenge   June 2009 - Present
Houston ISD  June 1991 - August 2009

Skills
Teaching, Curriculum Design, Public Speaking, Higher Education, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Staff Development, Research, Teacher Training, Leadership Development, Editing, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Public Relations, Learning Theory

Education
Texas Southern Univeristy   1977 — 1979
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Public Policy Analysis

Texas Southern University   1973 — 1977
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Elementary Education and Teaching, Magna Cum Laude Graduate