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…
James Cordon
Scholar Success Coach
Paola De La Mora
Parent Academy Supervisor
Brandon Ervin
Program Director
Fernando Garcia
Operations Supervisor
Aiden Giadamez
Grants & Data Manager
Jamiyah Hughes
Scholar Success Coach
Swainston
Beth Hull
Executive & Development Assistant
Donovan Jackson
Scholar Success Coach
Jeff Jones
Executive Director
Natalie Martin
HR Coordinator & Training Supervisor
Jill Moat
Operations Director
Laura Novakovich
CORE Academy Curriculum Coordinator
Meka Oliver
Career We Can Supervisor
Nayeli Escalante-Moreno
Scholar Success Coach
Swainston Middle School | T-Birds Cohort
Richard Johnson
Alumni Liason
Tara Romero
Scholar Success Coach
Swainston Middle School | T-Birds Cohort
Tatiana Santos
Scholar Success Coach
Swainston Middle School | Highfliers Cohort
Vita Johnson
Director of Innovations
“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.”
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