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
IT Specialist
Jamiyah Hughes
College Access Advisor - West Prep HS
Brinley Middle School | Brinley Cohort
James Cordon
Advisor - West Prep MS
Jeff Jones
Executive Director
Jill Moat
Operations Director
Laila McMillon
Advisor - Brinley
Laura Novakovich
CORE Academy Curriculum Coordinator
Micah Wheeler
Advisor
West Preparatory Academy Middle School | Husky Cohort
Natalie Martin
HR Coordinator
Nayeli Escalante-Moreno
Advisor
Swainston Middle School | T-Birds Cohort
Renisha O'Donnell
Program Director
Richard Johnson
Alumni Liason
Sharonna Shelton
Advisor - Findlay
Tara Romero
Social Emotional Champion
Swainston Middle School | T-Birds Cohort
Tatiana Santos
Advisor
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