Corey Anderson graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from the University of North Texas in Denton. He is an avid reader, writer and traveler. Corey has worked for Education in Action for five years as a Director for Discover Texas Field Trips and he is currently working for the Lewisville ISD. Currently Corey teaches 3rd grade Reading and Social Studies in Waco ISD.

Jennifer attended Dallas Baptist University and graduated in 2006 with a degree in History. She taught 7th grade in Dallas and for the past three years, she taught 6th grade in Arlington ISD. Jennifer works as a Facilitator and Assistant Director with Education in Action because she feels the Lone Star Leadership Academy camps help to develop students’ leadership skills in a fun way.

Nicolas Cardenas earned his degree in History from the University of Texas at Austin. For the past three years he has taught 7th and 8th grade history in Southwest ISD. Nicolas works as a facilitator for Education in Action because he enjoys both Texas history and working with kids. He likes to be able to share his passion with kids who want to learn.

Mark Chavez earned his degree in Communication Studies and Secondary Education at the University of North Texas. He works for Education in Action because he wants to encourage and motivate students to be leaders and to do their best.

Amanda is a senior at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and will earn a degree in Secondary Spanish Education. She works with Education in Action as an Assistant Director because she loves working with kids. Her younger sister, Sophia, has attended all three Lone Star Leadership Academy camps and absolutely loves them.

Morgan earned her teaching degree from Lubbock Christian University. She teaches 7th grade English and Reading at Friendship Middle School in Lubbock. This is Morgan’s second year working with Education in Action. Morgan is a Lone Star Leadership Academy facilitator because she loves working with students who want to learn and really enjoys teaching outside the traditional classroom.

Linda earned her teaching degree from Rockford College in 2010. Since 2014 she has taught 6th-8th grade English, 7th grade Texas History, and 8th grade U.S. History at AESA Prep Academy. Linda works as a Facilitator for Education in Action because she enjoys the Lone Star Leadership Academy camps and helping to keep their minds fresh.

Alfred received both his undergraduate degree and his Masters degree in Educational Leadership from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches. Alfred teaches Business and History classes at Brownsboro High School. He also coaches football and basketball. He works as a Facilitator for Education in Action because he likes to see the continuation of student learning in the summer. He also enjoys teaching outside the box.

Blake Lindsey earned a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Masters of Arts in History from Abilene Christian University. His teaching career began in Fort Worth, but he has taught in the Mansfield ISD since 2000 and is currently teaching at Mansfield ISD STEM Academy. He continues to work with Education in Action because he believes in the leadership potential of each student and enjoys working with them to explore their state and their futures.

Nicole Lindsey is earning her degree from Grand Canyon University in Special Education. She has worked for Breckenridge High School for 10 years in Life Skills Special Education. This is Nicole’s third year with Education in Action and she is looking forward to working with another great group of students.

Autumn is a history major at the University of Texas. She has worked with Education in Action for almost two years, both as a director on one-day Discover Texas Field Trips during the school year and as an assistant director on Lone Star Leadership Academy summer camps. She enjoys providing engaging learning experiences for students on Education in Action's programs and would ultimately like to make a career doing the same as an education programs director at a history museum.

Courtney graduated from Angelo State University with a degree in Interdisciplinary Child Development and Learning. She is a graduate student at the University of North Texas in Denton studying educational psychology with a concentration in gifted and talented students. Courtney has taught 4th grade at Tierra Blanca Elementary in Hereford and just completed her first year as the Elementary Gifted Specialist at Northwest Elementary for Hereford ISD. Courtney is looking forward to being a Facilitator for the Lone Star Leadership Academy camps because she believes hands-on learning is the best type of learning and that Education in Action does an excellent job of providing this hands-on learning for the students.

Jessica Oswald earned a double major in Public Relations/Sociology from Sam Houston State University. She went on to complete her teaching certificate while teaching 7th grade social studies at YES Prep White Oak in Houston, TX. She is currently teaching 5th grade math at Carpenter Intermediate while pursing her Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies focusing on education policy. Jessica has taught all levels from elementary to high school and loves it all! She has accepted a new position for the 2017-2018 school year teaching 10th grade social studies in White Oak ISD.

Denise Parham earned her Bachelor of Science and early childhood from Tarleton State University. Denise moved to a new school, Highland Elementary in Tulia for the 2016-2017 school year. She has taught kindergarten for the past 5 years and has had 22 years in education. This will be her fourth summer working as a Facilitator for Education in Action. Denise will celebrate her 29th wedding anniversary this summer. She has two kids in college.

James Romanowski earned his teaching degree, undergraduate B.S. and M.A. from Eastern Michigan University. He retired from teaching after thirty-three years of working with middle school students. Jim currently works as a substitute teacher in Conroe ISD. Most recently, he did a long-term position with 8th graders. Jim works as a Facilitator for Education in Action and enjoys working with students who are part of this exceptional program.

In 1995 Felisha graduated from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa with a degree in Political Science. Then, she earned her Master of Public Administration from Auburn University in Montgomery in 1998. For the past 14 years, Felisha has been a classroom teacher in Government, Economics, and History. Currently she is an Academic Specialist at Sam Houston Middle School in Irving ISD. Felisha has been with Education in Action for four years and enjoys working the Lone Star Leadership Academy camps because of the diverse and fun kiddos and adults with whom she is able to work.

Jimmie earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from the University of Oklahoma in Norman in 2002 and his Masters degree from the University of Houston at Clear Lake in 2010. Jimmie has taught in many areas – 8th grade Social Studies, 3rd grade Math and Science, kindergarten, a 4th grade self-contained classroom, and in higher education. Currently, Jimmie is an administrator at O’Donnell Middle School. He works as a Facilitator for Education in Action because he likes the continuity of working with students during the summer break. Jim feels both he and the students are able to keep their minds sharp and improve their knowledge of Texas.

Lisa Sniggs graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas in 2013 with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a specialty in math. She taught 7th grade math in Killeen ISD for two years before moving to Armstrong Middle School in Plano ISD.

Kelly Tiffee earned her teaching degree from Concordia University Chicago in 2012. She was called to Texas to teach middle school History, Drama and Religion at Zion Lutheran School in Dallas for the past 4 years. Kelly works as a facilitator for Education in Action because she loves working with kids and watching them grow in knowledge and character. She is overjoyed to join in the experience!

Lenora earned her Masters of Arts in Teaching from Dallas Baptist University in 2013. She has been an Advanced Science teacher for five years in Grand Prairie ISD. She has also been the girls’ soccer and basketball coach at Ronald Reagan Middle School in Grand Prairie for three years. Lenora works as an Assistant Director for Education in Action because she feels children need more positive role models and she is highly motivated.

Wendy earned her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education at Texas Tech University in Lubbock and her Masters in Reading Instruction from Southeastern Oklahoma. She just returned from teaching overseas and will be back in the classroom in Austin ISD for the 2017-2018 school year. Wendy is happy to be returning to Education in Action because she loves to see leadership fostered in students.

Leigh earned her undergraduate teaching degree and Master of Science in Reading at Texas A & M in Corpus Christi. She also holds a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from Stephen F. Austin University. Currently Leigh is teaching 7th grade Texas history at Kahla Middle School in Cypress Fairbanks ISD. This is her second year with Education in Action and she is looking forward to another summer of learning and lots of fun.

Danielle graduated from Tarleton State University in Stephenville in 2008. For the past nine years she has taught both 8th grade English and Communications in Iowa Park ISD. This will be Danielle’s sixth year working with Education in Action and she is particularly fond of the Lone Star Leadership Academy- Dallas/Fort Worth camp and the kids who attend.

Kari graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies. For the past five years she has taught 7th grade math at the Texas Virtual Academy. Kari enjoys working with Education in Action because she loves educational adventures and she wants to help expand student minds during the summer.