Dr. Kathleen M. Williamson, PhD, NCSP
Dr. Kathleen Williamson is the Project Coordinator for the CDC-funded Connecticut WSCC Partnership. In this role, she supports schools and districts with implementation of evidence-based policies and practices consistent with the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model through delivery of professional development and technical assistance. Dr. Williamson is a nationally certified school psychologist […]
Lisa Kerry
Lisa K. Kerry is a native of Chesapeake, VA. She is a graduate of Hampton University where she earned both her Bachelor of Arts and Masters in Education, she also has an Administration and Supervision K-12 endorsement from Old Dominion University. As an educator with Chesapeake Public Schools for the past 24 years, Ms. Kerry […]
Ana Medina
Ana Medina grew up in a small countryside borough of Bayamón, Puerto Rico. She received her Bachelor degree from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and her Master from New York University in 1998. As an educator, Mrs. Medina has served in various capacities to include classroom teacher, where she was named the Career and Technical […]
Yesenia Rivera-Ortiz
Yesenia Rivera-Ortiz has served as the Family and Community Engagement Coordinator at the Capitol Region Education Council’s Montessori Magnet School in Hartford, Connecticut, since 2018. With 19 years of experience in the education field, she was honored with the CREC Core Value Award for Demand Equity in 2023, recognizing her dedication to racial justice and […]
Christina Rand
Christina serves as GPB’s Early Childhood Education Manager, coordinating partnerships statewide to engage families, institutions, and community organizations with GPB Education and PBS KIDS early education tools. She brings 20+ years of experience as a children’s librarian, young adult librarian, bookmobile librarian, and library system youth outreach manager to her role. Christina studied English literature […]
Dawn Deadles
Mrs. Beadles has been a kindergarten and first grade teacher at EJES since 2007. Prior to that she taught in South Carolina where she is originally from. She was named East Jackson Elementary School’s teacher of the year for 2023. Mrs. Beadles is passionate about connecting and engaging families. She is an advocate for parent […]
Allyson Pennington
Mrs. Pennington is in her 6th year as principal at EJES. Prior to coming to EJES, she served as an assistant principal, learning coordinator and teacher at three other elementary schools in the Jackson County system as well as teaching in Virginia where she is originally from. EJES was named a Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School […]
Dr. Angela Flowers
Dr. Angela Flowers brings a wealth of knowledge as a respected educator, Qualified Mental Health Professional, and Master Level Executive Coach. With over 20 years of combined experience in the classroom and leadership, she believes in fostering the growth and development of others. Acknowledged for her leadership in urban school improvement, Dr. Flowers has led […]
Lorraine Adkins Schlichte
Lorraine Adkins Schlichte earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services Counseling from Old Dominion University, Master’s Degree in Counseling and Personnel Services from the University of Maryland, College Park, and Education Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership and School Administration from Old Dominion University. She is also currently pursuing her Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) certification. Lorraine […]
Thea T. Faulkner
Thea Thomas Faulkner is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana and currently serves as the director of Partners in Education for Jackson Public Schools in Jackson, Mississippi. This department cultivates and supports the community, parent, and family engagement programs of the District. Her work is driven by a quote from James Baldwin which states, “These […]