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
Scholar Success Coach
Fernando Garcia
IT Specialist
Jamiyah Hughes
Scholar Success Coach
Brinley Middle School | Brinley Cohort
James Cordon
Scholar Success Coach
Jeff Jones
Executive Director
Jill Moat
Operations Director
Laura Novakovich
CORE Academy Curriculum Coordinator
Natalie Martin
HR Coordinator
Nayeli Escalante-Moreno
Scholar Success Coach
Swainston Middle School | T-Birds Cohort
Renisha O'Donnell
Program Director
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
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.”
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