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

Parent Academy Supervisor

Brinley Middle School | Brinley Cohort

Barbara Molasky - Outreach Director

Barbara Molasky

Outreach Director

Danika Hickam

Social Emotional Champion

    Donovan Jackson

    Advisor - West Prep HS

      Emily Elzeftawy

      Emily Elzeftawy

      Grants Manager

      Fernando Garcia

      Fernando Garcia

      IT Specialist

      Hannah Kelly

      Advisor - Findlay

        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

        Kimberly Arrona

        Kimberly Arrona

        Social Emotional Champion

        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

          Omar Mewborn

          Omar Mewborn

          Social Emotional Champion

          Findlay Middle School | Highfliers Cohort

          Percy Neavez

          Advisor - Brinley

          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

            Sharonna Shelton

            Advisor - Findlay

              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

              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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