Announcing 22 Leader Fellows - Counselors and Advisers Leading their Regions!

We are delighted to welcome our new fellows!

The Texas OnCourse Fellows, representing all 20 education regions throughout Texas, are recognized as leaders in the college and career advising field. They will boost state efforts toward college and career success by connecting educators, parents and students to Texas OnCourse resources, supporting professional growth and learning, and improving state tools for college and career preparedness.

“The individuals selected as Leader Fellows are some of the most committed and passionate counselors and advisers in the state,” said Laura Brennan, Director of Texas OnCourse. “They change the lives of their students every day. Now, as Texas OnCourse Leader Fellows, they will help transform college and career planning in Texas.”

 

The 2018 TXOC Leader Fellows are:

 

Amy Fountain, Kirbyville CISD

Angela Verner, Midland ISD

Ashlie  McKenzie, New Caney ISD

Brandi Williams, Calhoun County ISD

Charlotte Ward, Lubbock ISD

Christi  Barrera, San Felipe Del Rio CISD

Cynthia Iris Gonzalez, Mission CISD

Dannette Young, Comal ISD

Doni Watson, Liberty Eylau ISD

Elizabeth Acosta, El Paso ISD

Jennifer Ritter, Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD

Jennifer Pugh, Round Rock ISD

Kyla Kenworthy, Hereford ISD

Leah Erickson, Gilmer ISD

Lynn Hartnett, Corpus Christi ISD

Marissa Diaz ,Keller ISD

Melanie Ressler, Moulton ISD

Mia Bradford, Houston ISD

Mindy Broadfoot, Clyde CISD

Misty Thomas, Beaumont ISD

Patti Morton Gibbs, Nocona ISD

Salvador Acosta, La Vega ISD

 

The new Fellows join an additional 29 Fellows who started their work in 2017. This group of 50 of the top counselors and advisers from across the state serve as virtual and in-person resources for educators who advise students on postsecondary planning.