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…

Angela Cervantes

Angela Cervantes

Advisor

Brinley Middle School | Brinley Cohort

Barbara Molasky - Outreach Director

Barbara Molasky

Outreach Director

Danika Hickam

Social Emotional Champion

    Elsi Carrera Sanchez

    Elsi Carrera Sanchez

    Parent Academy Supervisor

    Emily Elzeftawy

    Emily Elzeftawy

    Grants Manager

    Fernando Garcia

    Fernando Garcia

    IT Specialist

    Jamiyah Hughes

    Jamiyah Hughes

    PT Enrichment Advisor

    Brinley Middle School | Brinley Cohort

    Hannah Kelly

    Advisor

      Jeff Jones

      Jeff Jones

      Executive Director

      Jennifer Jeong

      Jennifer Jeong

      Career We Can Supervisor

      Jill Moat - Operations Director

      Jill Moat

      Operations Director

      Jonathan Walker

      Jonathan Walker

      Program Director

      Kimberly Arrona

      Kimberly Arrona

      Social Emotional Champion

      West Preparatory Academy | Agassi Cohort

      Laila McMillon

      Advisor

        Laura Novakovich

        Laura Novakovich

        CORE Academy Curriculum Coordinator

        Micah Wheeler

        Micah Wheeler

        Advisor

        West Preparatory Academy Middle School | Husky Cohort

        Natalie Martin

        Natalie Martin

        HR Coordinator

        Nayeli Escalante-Moreno

        Nayeli Escalante-Moreno

        Advisor

        Swainston Middle School | T-Birds Cohort

        Omar Mewborn

        Omar Mewborn

        Social Emotional Champion

        Findlay Middle School | Highfliers Cohort

        Renisha O'Donnell

        Renisha O'Donnell

        Program Director

        Richard Johnson

        Richard Johnson

        Alumni Liason

        Robin Watson | Dir. of Development

        Robin Watson

        Director of Development

          Tara Romero

          Tara Romero

          Social Emotional Champion

          Swainston Middle School | T-Birds Cohort

          Tatiana Santos Riley

          Tatiana Santos Riley

          Advisor

          Findlay 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

          Anthony Degado, Trustee

          Bo Bernhard, Trustee

          Archie Perry, Trustee

          Vacant, Trustee

          Vacant, 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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