About Us

We believe in setting a great example for others.

Who We Are

We all come to this work from different places and backgrounds but our aims are the same. We’re building a community that supports Scholars and families with equity, accountability, partnership and kindness. Meet Team CORE…

Donovan Jackson

Advisor - West Prep HS

    Fernando Garcia

    Fernando Garcia

    IT Specialist

    Jamiyah Hughes

    Jamiyah Hughes

    College Access Advisor - West Prep HS

    Brinley Middle School | Brinley Cohort

    James Cordon

    Advisor - West Prep MS

    Jeff Jones

    Jeff Jones

    Executive Director

    Jennifer Jeong

    Career We Can Supervisor

    Jill Moat - Operations Director

    Jill Moat

    Operations Director

    Jonathan Walker

    Jonathan Walker

    Program Director

    Kerrie Randolph

    Executive Assistant

    West Preparatory Academy | Agassi Cohort

    Laila McMillon

    Advisor - Brinley

      Laura Novakovich

      Laura Novakovich

      CORE Academy Curriculum Coordinator

      Micah Wheeler

      Micah Wheeler

      Advisor

      West Preparatory Academy Middle School | Husky Cohort

      Natalie Martin

      HR Coordinator

      Nayeli Escalante-Moreno

      Nayeli Escalante-Moreno

      Advisor

      Swainston Middle School | T-Birds Cohort

      Percy Neavez

      Advisor - Brinley

      Findlay Middle School | Highfliers Cohort

      Renisha O'Donnell

      Renisha O'Donnell

      Program Director

      Richard Johnson

      Richard Johnson

      Alumni Liason

      Sharonna Shelton

      Advisor - Findlay

        Tara Romero

        Tara Romero

        Social Emotional Champion

        Swainston Middle School | T-Birds Cohort

        Tatiana Santos

        Advisor

        Swainston Middle School | Highfliers Cohort

        Vita Johnson

        Vita Johnson

        CORE Academy Curriculum Manager

        “CORE gave me the courage and skills to set higher expectations for myself. I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for the program and the people.”

        - Adriana, Class of 2019

        Board of Trustees

        Amy Hunter, Chair

        Rory Reid, Vice-Chair

        Janae Downey, Treasurer

        Anthony Degado, Trustee

        Bo Bernhard, Trustee

        Archie Perry, Trustee

        Michael Flores, Trustee

        Shaundell Newsome, Trustee

        Financials

        We are a tax-exempt public charity in good standing under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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