Lone Star Leadership Academy Staff
Directors
Kristi Baker
Mike Benson
Julie Chappa
Timmothy Hypolite
Paul Montreuil
Rebecca Moreland
Clyde Parham
Denise Parham
Mark Lederman
Mark Lederman earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Communication from the University of Texas at Arlington. He taught elementary Language Arts and Social Studies classes at Louise Cabaniss Elementary School in Mansfield ISD for seven years. For the past three years, Mark has taught Social Studies at Timberview High School. Mark works as a Facilitator and Camp Director for Education in Action because he enjoys continuing to teach and learn with students during the summer break. He believes opportunities for students to have fun and learn can happen any time, any where and there's no better place than the great state of Texas!
Nicole Lindsey
Nicole Lindsey earner her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Grand Canyon University in 2019. Nicole has been in education 14 years and started off as a paraprofessional in special education. She is currently teaching 5th grade math at Breckenridge ISD in Breckenridge, TX. Nicole works as a Director for Education in Action because she loves that students are wanting to further their education throughout their summer and learn more about the great state that they live in.
Facilitators and Assistant Directors
Kyla Bell
Lisa Chase
Katie Cox
Jonathan Craig
Danielle Delgado
Joseph Ekutshu
Linda Gooding
Tim Greenwell, Jr
Tiffanie Jarrett
Stephanie Lyons
Kellie Martinez
John McConnell
Adam Montero
Mitchell O'Briant
Hai Pham
Kristi Robertson
Michell Tennison
Lenora Tygart
Danielle Welch
Corey Anderson
Tracee Barlow
Tracee Barlow earned his teaching degree from Prairie View A&M University in 2016. He taught as a Special Education Teacher and was recognized as Teacher of the Year for 2022-2023, and received the HAABSE 2023-2024 Teacher Award as well as the "Red Apple Award" from Great Day Houston and KHOU11. Tracee works at Ponderosa Elementary School in Spring ISD with 5th grade, bringing a dedicated approach to education and student development. He serves as a Facilitator with Education in Action because he enjoys continuing to work with students during the summer break. Tracee believes that this opportunity helps students keep their minds fresh and build on their knowledge of the great state of Texas.
Shea Bloemhof
Shea Bloemhof earned her teaching degree from Tarleton State University in 2008. She has taught English-Language Arts in Stephenville ISD since 2015. Before that she taught in San Antonio for seven years. Shea is excited to work with the campers as a Facilitator to see them learn and experience new things outside the classroom.
Emily Bordman
Emily Bordman earned her teaching degree from Texas A&M University in 2022. She teaches 6th and 7th grade English Language Arts at Stripling Middle School in Ft. Worth. Emily works as a Facilitator with Education in Action because she feels the students are given an invaluable opportunity to improve leadership skills, explore the community in depth, and learn how their choices will have an impact on the future. She also remembers the valuable lessons she learned and memories she made when she was a camper at Lone Star Leadership Camp as a middle school student.
Marliese Bordman
Marliese Bordman earned her teaching degree from the University of North Texas. She teaches Gifted and Talented students at multiple elementary campuses in Frisco ISD. Marliese works as an Assistant Director with Education in Action because she thinks the experiences provided allow students the opportunity to learn valuable leadership and collaboration skills that will help shape them into changemakers for the future.
Shelly DeLozier
Shelly DeLozier earned her degree in Organizational Administration with a minor in science from Oklahoma State University. She is currently the AP Environmental Science teacher at Sherman High School in Sherman ISD. Prior to that, she was a science department chair and instructional coach in Frisco ISD. Shelly is working as a facilitator with Education in Action because she is excited to be a part of the unique opportunities for students to grow their leadership skills while engaging in new science experiences.
Katherine McGregor
Robert Merritt
Robert Merritt has a Master’s degree in Christian Education with a concentration in childhood development from Southwestern Theological Seminary. He has been a physical education coach and math teacher at North Oaks Middle School in Birdville ISD for the past twelve years. Robert works as a Facilitator with Education in Action because he wants to continue to make an impact in the lives of kids during his summer break.
Cyndi Newton
Cyndi Newton earned her teaching degree from Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. She has been teaching at Windsor Park Elementary International Baccalaureate School in Corpus Christi ISD for 34 years. During this time, she taught grades 1-5 and all subjects. Cyndi’s passion for education led her to join Education in Action because she was impressed by the positive impact the program had on her son and her many students. Cyndi eagerly looks forward to sharing her love for Texas history with students from all corners of our great state.
Christopher Ryal
Chris Ryal earned his Bachelors degree from the University of Texas at Tyler in 2000. He has taught 3rd, 5th and 7th grades and is currently a Math and Reading Interventionist at an elementary school in Denton ISD. Chris is excited to work as a facilitator with Education in Action as he loves helping students realize and reach their full potential.
Karen Schroeder
Karen Schroeder earned her Bachelors degree in Finance from Angelo State University, and her Masters degree in Human Resource Development and her Doctorate in Education with an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction from Texas Wesleyan University. She has been a special education teacher at Wayside Middle School in Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD for three years and prior to that, taught math at JP Elder Middle School in Fort Worth ISD for four years. She works as a Facilitator with Education in Action because she loves working with children as they see classroom lesson come to life during their week of fellowship, fun, and learning.
Danyell Shaw
Danyell Shaw earned her degree in Biology from Texas Woman's University in 1998. She works in Instructional Media/Technology for GPISD. Danyell works as a Facilitator with Education in Action because she enjoys continuing to work with the students during the summer break. She feels the students are able to keep their minds fresh and build on their knowledge of the great state of Texas.
Darlington Tower
Darlington Tower received a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Texas at Arlington. He teaches at Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III Global Preparatory Academy in Dallas ISD as the sixth and seventh grade honors science teacher. He works as a Facilitator with Education in Action because loves helping kids learn and watching as they grow to develop habits and skills that will allow them to be more successful in life.
Wendy Ulrich
Wendy Ulrich received her Bachelor's Degree from Texas Tech University and her Master's Degree from Southeastern Oklahoma University. She has taught Kindergarten in Houston ISD for the past four years but has many years under her belt from teaching in Austin and Dallas as well as overseas. Wendy works as a Facilitator with Education in Action because she enjoys seeing students incorporate leadership tools in their repertoire and loves seeing kids connect with other students to form friendships.
Youth Facilitators
Lone Star Leadership Academy Alumni Council members have the unique opportunity to return on camps as Youth Facilitators. As Youth Facilitators, these young leaders serve as mentors to the campers, assist the adult Facilitators, and assist camp Directors behind the scenes. Click here to learn more about the Alumni Council and Youth Facilitators.
Kynleigh Adcock
Kynleigh just completed 8th grade at Morris Upchurch Middle School in Queen City ISD and is a 1st year Alumni Council member.
I want to be a Youth Facilitator so that I can meet new people and make lasting friendships. I also want to help younger students become good leaders. I also know...
moreMadeline Baek
Madeline just completed 10th grade at Carroll High School in Carroll ISD and is a 3rd year Alumni Council member.
I want to be a Youth Facilitator because I love working with kids and expanding my leadership skills. I have been a part of this program for the past four years and every time...
moreDhanvi Bethalem
Dhanvi just completed 10th grade at Lone Star High School in Frisco ISD and is a 2nd year Alumni Council member.
When I was a camper during the summer of my 8th grade year, I enjoyed the camp more than I had expected going into it. From there, I chose to be a Youth Facilitator the next...
moreSamantha Billings
Samantha just completed 10th grade at Keller High School in Keller ISD and is a 3rd year Alumni Council member.
I have had the amazing opportunity to be a Youth Facilitator twice now, and it has been on of the most amazing experiences of my life. Each time I learned amazing skills from...
moreBrandon Botyos
Brandon just completed 11th grade in Denton ISD and a 6th year Alumni Council member.
I want to be a Youth Facilitator because I really like being able to educate young leaders. It is really awesome to see them all so eager to learn.
moreBri Botyos
Brianna just completed 11th grade in Denton ISD and is 6th year Alumni Council member.
I enjoy being a Youth Facilitator because I love to help people learn how to be a better leader. I love to meet new people and I enjoy helping people be more successful and become the best leader they...
moreAshlynn Bullard
Ashlynn just completed 10th grade at Liberty High School in Frisco ISD and is a 2nd year Alumni Council member.
I want to be a Youth Facilitator because it allows me to implement my own leadership skills to teach and guide students younger than me. I think it is crucial to show youth what...
moreSebastian Carillo
Sebastian just completed 7th grade at John Drugan School in Socorro ISD and is a 1st year Alumni Council member.
Being a Youth Facilitator will let me experience Education In Action a little differently, but with the same premise.
moreJayden Castaneda
Jayden just completed 8th grade at Brookside Intermediate School in Clear Creek ISD and is a 1st year Alumni Council member.
Serving as a Youth Facilitator will help me learn leadership skills to use in school and in working with the youth at my church.
moreYuti Chougule
Yuti just completed 10th grade at Lone Star High School in Frisco ISD and is a 2nd year Alumni Council member.
I want to be a Youth Facilitator because I believe that proper education in the youth is really important to become a capable leader in the future. I want to be a Youth...
moreBobby Deng
Bobby just completed 7th grade at Grisham Middle School in Round Rock ISD and is a 1st year Alumni Council member.
I want to serve as a Youth Facilitator to both support and learn from the other kids, and to have fun together.
moreFreya Dolman
Freya just completed 10th grade at Aledo High School in Aledo ISD and is a 3rd year Alumni Council member.
My reasoning for wanting to be a youth facilitator is something that started my first year of being apart of the Lone Star Leadership Academy. The things I learned my first year have...
moreAlexis Foster
Alexis just completed 9th grade at Dulles High School in Fort Bend ISD and is a 3rd year Alumni Council member.
I want to be a Youth Facilitator so I can develop as a leader and put the skills that I have learned into practice. When I attended the camps, I always looked up to the Youth...
moreHaylee Giroux
Haylee just completed 10th grade at Lago Vista High School in Lago Vista ISD and is a 4th year Alumni Council member.
Being a Youth Facilitator means so much to me. It means I get to put my leadership skills to use, and show students what they are working towards.
moreJames Gonzalez
James just completed 10th grade at Clear Lake High School in Clear Creek ISD and is a 3rd year Alumni Council member.
Having been involved in Lone Star Leadership for five years, I've gained valuable mentorship translating into strong leadership skills. Now, as a third-year member of the...
moreLeighton Goodsell
Leighton just completed 9th grade at Carroll High School in Carroll ISD and is a 1st year Alumni Council member.
I want to be a Youth Facilitator because I enjoy leading others and spending time with the people around me. I enjoyed my time as a camper and looked up to the Facilitators I...
moreDrew Grahlfs
Drew just completed 9th grade at Splendora High School in Splendora ISD and is a 2nd year Alumni Council member.
I want to be a Youth Facilitator because I want to continue my leadership education with Education in Action and put the skills that I have learned to use with future...
moreLindsey Grimes
Lindsey just completed 9th grade at Boyd High School in Boyd ISD and is a 1st year Alumni Council member.
I would like to be a Youth Facilitator because I love to help people become better leaders, come out of their comfort zone, and do things they normally wouldn't. I also like meeting...
moreCaleb Hsieh
Caleb just completed 8th grade at Sartartia Middle School in Fort Bend ISD and is a 1st year Alumni Council member.
When I went to the Lone Star Leadership Academy camp for the very first time I was unsure about the camp but the longer I stayed the more comfortable I became and the more I...
moreWhitney Jense
Whitney just completed 9th grade at Carroll High School in Carroll ISD and is a 1st year Alumni Council member.
I want the opportunity to give back to Lone Star Leadership Academy which has provided me outstanding growth, learning, and personal development opportunities over the past two...
moreEmanuela Kang
Emanuela just completed 9th grade at The Hockaday School in Dallas and is a 1st year Alumni Council member.
I want to become a Youth Facilitator because of the positive experience I had previously. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there. Becoming a Youth Facilitator is the logical next step...
moreGavin Lennon
Gavin just completed 8th grade at Creekside Park Junior High in Tomball ISD and is a 1st year Alumni Council member.
I want to be a Youth Facilitator because I want to learn leadership skills and social skills. I also want to help people and learn new things about leadership.
moreMatilda Lilja
Matilda just completed 8th grade at Trivium Academy Charter School and is a 1st year Alumni Council member.
I'm super excited to serve as a Youth Facilitator this summer. This gives me the opportunities to guide and assist others in a positive way while still learning myself. It will be...
moreBrianna Lopez
Brianna just completed 9th grade at Cinco Ranch High School in Katy ISD and is a 1st year Alumni Council member.
Being a Youth Facilitator allows me to create a supportive environment where the students can learn, grow, and share positive ideas while having an overall positive impact on...
moreRaegan Lowery
Raegan just completed 7th grade as a homeschooler and is a 1st year Alumni Council member.
I would like to be a Youth Facilitator so I can have the chance to help and comfort people and I would like people to see me as someone they can talk to. I appreciated the Youth Facilitators who...
moreAiken Madan
Aiken just completed 11th grade at St. Thomas' Episcopal School in Houston and is a 4th year Alumni Council member.
As a Youth Facilitator, I will apply leadership skills to real-life scenarios as well as meet, and learn from, new and interesting people by establishing a meaningful,...
moreDarby Mahoney
Darby just completed 8th grade at Blalack Middle School in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD and is a 1st year Alumni Council member.
I want to be a Youth Facilitator because I love helping out, learning new skills, and the ability to be a role model. So many kids need someone to look up to...
moreJayde Manuel
Jayde just completed 8th grade at Hal Peterson Middle School in Kerrville ISD and is a 1st year Alumni Council member.
I want to be a Youth Facilitator because when I grow up I want to teach and help kids and this will be a perfect opportunity to begin my journey.
moreRegan Matte
Regan just completed 9th grade at Grand Oaks High School in Conroe ISD and is a 1st year Alumni Council member.
I want to be a Youth Facilitator at the Lone Star Leadership Academy because I love helping others grow as leaders. The Lone Star Leadership Academy offers students opportunities...
moreDelaney McGurren
Delaney just completed 9th grade at Hays High School in Hayes CISD and is a 2nd year Alumni Council member.
It brings me joy to share the love of this Leadership camp with as many students as possible. I love to learn and expand my mind with experiences relating to Texas. I have been part...
moreAlexa Medford
Alexa just completed 9th grade at Pottsboro High School in Pottsboro ISD and is a 1st year Alumni Council member.
I want to be a Youth Facilitator to help students younger than me become leaders in their schools.
moreChloe Meyer
Chloe just completed 8th grade at Gerald D. Irons Junior High School in Conroe ISD and is a 1st year Alumni Council member.
I am serving as a Youth Facilitator to learn more about leadership and independence.
moreJaelyn Moore
Jaelyn just completed 8th grade at McCullough Junior High in Conroe ISD and is a 1st year Alumni Council member.
I want to be a Youth Facilitator so I can grow my leadership skills in large groups of people.
moreLeeland Morris
Leeland just completed 7th grade at Leakey Middle School in Leakey ISD and is a 1st year Alumni Council member.
I enjoy learning something new everyday, helping, motivating, and reaching goals.
moreLana Nguyen
Lana just completed 10th grade at Lawrence E. Elkins High School in Fort Bend ISD and is a 3rd year Alumni Council member.
I want to be a Youth Facilitator because I believe in the importance of inspiring our youth to be the change needed tomorrow. As a Youth Facilitator, I love to lead...
moreAaron Powell
Aaron just completed 8th grade at Mance Park Middle School in Huntsville ISD and is a 1st year Alumni Council member.
I want to be a Youth Facilitator so that I can help younger campers learn to be better leaders by sharing my experiences and supporting their successes.
moreAubriana Ramirez
Aubriana just graduated from Industrial High School in Industrial ISD and is a 4th year Alumni Council member.
I want to be a Youth Facilitator to be able to help guide the future leaders of Texas to grow into amazing leaders.
moreKathrine Ramirez
Kathrine just graduated from Industrial High School in Industrial ISD and is a 4th year Alumni Council member.
I want to be a Youth Facilitator to help cultivate leadership skills in youth across Texas.
moreShannon Ramirez
I am serving as a Youth Facilitator because I loved attending the camp in previous years. One thing that made these experiences special was the Youth Facilitators who were there to help guide myself and other campers. I hope to be able to pass on these experiences to younger peers and foster...
moreFrida Ramirez
Frida just completed 10th grade at Harlingen Collegiate High in Harlingen ISD and is a 1st year Alumni Council member.
I want to be a Youth Facilitator because it’s an opportunity for me to truly put all the leadership skills I’ve learned into an environment where I am needed and looked up...
moreJake Ringnald
Jake just completed 8th grade at Parkhill Junior High in Richardson ISD and is a 2nd year Alumni Council member.
I want to be a Youth Facilitator to use the leadership skills I have to help others learn more about their state and more about leadership.
moreNatalie Silerio
Natalie just completed 8th grade at Loop Junior High School in Loop ISD and is a 1st year Alumni Council member.
I am serving as a Youth Facilitator to help other students to experience what I’ve felt as a student. Each year I attended camp, the welcoming group of staff made me feel safe...
moreSofia Solano-Arango
Sofia just completed 9th grade at Michael Debakey HS in Houston ISD and is a 2nd year Alumni Council member.
I want to be a Youth Facilitator to learn skills to help me become a better leader in the future, to prepare me in leadership situations, and to help others become the best...
moreRhea Steil
Rhea just completed 8th grade at Crossbar Academy in Tomball and is a 1st year Alumni Council member.
I want to be a Youth Facilitator because ever since I have been coming to the Lone Star Leadership Academy I have always looked up to both the Youth Facilitators and the adult...
moreMadeline Suess
Madeline just completed 9th grade at Steven High School in Northside ISD and is a 1st year Alumni Council member.
I love to help others and give back to my community. I remember my 1st year and how nervous I was. I want to help the new members to open up and not be nervous.
moreLogan Sullivan-Cruz
Logan just completed 9th grade at Marshall Law and Medical Services - John Marshall High School in Northside ISD and is a 1st year Alumni Council member.
I would like to be a Youth Facilitator because I enjoy helping and developing skills of my peers to help them become leaders themselves....
moreAvery Sutton
Avery just completed 9th grade in Birdville ISD and is a 3rd year Alumni Council member.
I want to be a Youth Facilitator because I enjoy helping both the campers and the Facilitators. I like to be able to help the campers feel more comfortable, as I went to camp for the first time, too,...
moreLance Tobola
Lance just completed 9th grade at College Station High School in College Station ISD and is a 3rd year Alumni Council member.
I want to be a Youth Facilitator to better my leadership skills and help other scholars thrive. Sharing my experience as a previous camper can help new campers be...
moreRyder Trent
Ryder just completed 11th grade at Dripping Springs High School in Dripping Springs ISD and is a 3rd year Alumni Council member.
The initial reason I wanted to become a Youth Facilitator was because of my friend. She was a Youth Facilitator one year and seemed to have a lot of fun. What...
moreHariharan Venkatesh
Hariharan just completed 9th grade at Round Rock High School in Round Rock ISD and is a 2nd year Alumni Council member.
I want to be a Youth Facilitator because I want to pass down my knowledge and experiences to a group of kids who are learning and developing day by day. I want to be an...
moreKyler Virgin
Kyler just completed 8th grade at Henderson Junior High in Stephenville ISD and is a 3rd year Alumni Council member.
I want to be a Youth Facilitator because as a camper, I always saw that the Youth Facilitators were responsible and had amazing leadership skills. When I am at a camp, I...
moreOlivia Zhang
Olivia just completed 10th grade at Clements High School in Fort Bend ISD and is a 2nd year Alumni Council member.
After having an amazing experience as a Youth Facilitator last year, I'm excited to be presented with the same opportunity to grow my leadership skills. I want to help create...
moreSonia Zhang
Sonia just completed 7th grade at Lanier Middle School in Houston ISD and is a 1st year Alumni Council member.
I want to be a Youth Facilitator because of how often we get to visit new places. Since part of the Leadership Camp is learning about Texas History, we get to visit different...
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