PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EDUCATORS
DR. ISRAEL AGUILAR
Specializing in Educational Leadership, T-TESS, T-PESS and School improvement.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in English from the University of Texas at Brownsville
Master’s Degree in English from the University of Texas at Brownsville
Doctoral Degree in Education and School Improvement from Texas State University in San Marcos
Trainings
Teacher Leadership for School Improvement
Lesson Planning and Lesson Cycle
Advancing Educational Leadership
Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS)
Texas Principal Evaluation and Support System (T-PESS)
SHARMI ALBRECHTSEN
Specializing in STEM technology, including Smart Buddies training.
Experience
CEO and Co-Founder of SmartGurlz Inc.
TEDx Speaker
ABC’s Shark Tank Winner
Trainings
Bridging the diversity gap in STEM
How to engage more girls and underrepresented minorities in afterschool STEM
Smart Buddies in the Classroom
Click here to listen to Sharmi talk about STEM for girls https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkK0TlJr8Co
FRANK BLANCO
Specializing in English as a Second Language (ESL) and Teacher Coaching
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Southwestern Adventist University
Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from Texas Women’s University
Teaching Certification with ESL endorsement from Texas Women’s University
Trainings
English as a Second Language Strategies for the Modern Classroom
Coaching for the Classroom Teacher
NANCY “DENISE” GRAVES-ROANE
Specializing in Academic Coaching and Leadership Development for District and Campus Personnel, including School Boards
Education
Master’s Degree in Education from the University of North Texas
Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Texas
Trainings
Principal Leadership Coaching
Teacher Effectiveness Coaching
Curriculum Director Leadership Coaching and Auditing
Public School Board Required Training
GTO: Charter School Board Required Training
Cybersecurity Training
Year at a Glance/Strategies to Reach All Students
MELISSA LEACH
Specializing in Literacy
Education
Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Texas A&M University
Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Michigan State University
Trainings and Workshops
Assessment of Guided Reading: Running Records and MSV (Meaning, Syntax and Visual)
Balanced Literacy and the Basal: Living Harmoniously
Balanced Literacy and the TEKS Resource System
Designing a Reader’s Workshop
Guided Reading: Differentiating for Readers
Lights, Camera, Action: Writer’s Workshop
Purposeful Practice: Workstations that Work
Reader’s Workshop: Reading To, With and By
Teaching 2.0: Technology Tools for the Balanced Literacy Classroom
Click here for some quick tips from Melissa Leach https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Er2Cp-3Ogo
Click here for more from Melissa Leach https://www.youtube.com/watchv=K97emGbiMnc
DIANA LOPEZ
Specializing in Reading and Creative Writing
Education/Experience
Associate Professor of English at the University of Houston-Victoria
25 Years of Teaching Middle School and College students
Author of – “Sing with Me: The Story of Selena Quintanilla,” and “Coco” a Story about Music, Shoes and Family (Disney Film Coco).
Trainings and Workshops
Teaching Creative Writing Workshop
Teaching Composition Workshop
Teaching Reading Workshop
Click here to see Diana in action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veZ2-fpdTWE
AMANDA WORSHAM
Specializing in Technology in the school setting
Education and Experience
Master’s Degree in Educational Administration
Google for Education Certified Trainer
Google Certified Educator Level 1&2
Trainings/Workshops
Community Engagement (parental navigation of district technology)
Google for Education Staff Training (Using Classroom, Chrome, Outlook and More)
How to Engage Your School Community through social media (For District staff)
DR. EDITH TREVINO
Specializing in Parental Involvement, Bilingual and ESL, Social Emotional Learning, Lesson Planning, Education Technology, and Google Classroom
Education
Doctorate Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley
Master’s Degree in Education from Sul Ross State University
Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education
Trainings/Workshops
Paraprofessional support in the classroom
Bilingual ESL Sessions for teachers
ESL Toolkit/ELPS Certification Sessions
Early Childhood tools and support for teachers
Lesson Planning New Teacher Toolkit
DR. ELEAZAR RAMIREZ
Specializing in School Mental Health and Special Education, Student Behavioral Management and School Safety Concerns, Classroom Management and School Discipline Challenges, Responsiveness to Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Concerns, and Parental Engagement and Empowerment
Education
Doctorate Degree in School Psychology from Texas A&M University
Master’s Degree in School Psychology from the University of Texas-Pan American
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Texas at Austin
Training/Workshops
School Personnel Training on various topics including bullying, behavioral interventions, establishing student-teacher relationships and working with at-risk youths
Parents and Community Members Training for empowering parents, engaging parents, addressing bullying and strengthening the father’s role in education
KATIE REYES
Specializing in implementation of successful after school programming (21st CCLC)
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology from Texas A&M University – Kingsville
12 Years of Experience in 21st CCLC Texas ACE Programming as a Site Coordinator and Program Director in three different grant programs.
Training/Workshops
Tools to Implement a New 21st CCLC ACE Program
Thinking through and Creating a Logic Model
Family Engagement: Campus, District, and Community
Program Activities and Lesson Plans
Texas 21st Data Management
Collaborating for Success
Quality Assessment Process
DR. CINDY SADLER
Specializing in Public, Private, Charter and University Leadership Development and Innovative Curriculum
Education and Experience
Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Texas – Pan American
Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction (focus on Instructional Technology)
Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Texas – Pan American
Trainings/Workshops
Effective Leadership for Administrators
Targeted Data Analysis
Successful Customer Service
Relevant Team Building
Positive Parental Involvement
Innovative Curriculum for all Learners
Writing Activities to Enrich (for students)
DR. ROSALINDA MERCADO
Specializing in Team Building, Motivational Speaking for all ages, and Classroom Social/Emotional Learning
Education
Doctorate of Philosophy in Curriculum & Instruction from Texas A&M University
Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from Texas A&M University
Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Abilene Christian University
Training/Workshops
Social and Emotional Learning Skills & Behaviors
School Board Trustee Training (Team of 8)
Neuroscience of Change
Click here to get to know Rosalinda better https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHe8_YrrEjI
DR. VITTORIO PUENTE
Specializing in Psychology and School Psychology
Education
Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology from DePaul University
Master’s Degree in School Psychology from the University of Texas – Pan American
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Pre-Medical Studies from the University of Notre Dame
Training/Workshops
Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (Overview/Tier 1)
Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (Tier 1/Tier 2)
Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (Tier 2/Tier 3)
Executive Functioning Skills for Improved Learning and Behavior
Burnout Prevention: Understanding Chronic Stress and Its Management
Click here to watch Dr. Puente in action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2amh-eKWkVU
MIKE SUDDUTH
Specializing in Career and Technology and High Demand Career Fields
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Tarleton State University
Bachelor’s Degree of Business Administration in Marketing from Stephen F. Austin State University
Training and Workshops
High Demand Career Trainings (for Middle and High School students)
Certification Availability
DR. GREG TANG
Specializing in Mathematics
Education
Master’s Degree in Economics from Harvard
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Harvard
Master’s Degree in Math Education from New York University
Training and Workshops
Parent Workshops focused on effective math instruction
Author Visits to discuss his many books
Teacher Workshops for understanding of math concepts
Click here to see Greg in action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yvzsgm4RToo
Click here to see Greg in action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyadUwizpuE