Addison has spent 10+ years in public education in Houston. Originally from Waco, Texas, he graduated from Baylor University with degrees in International Policy and Spanish. Addison began his career teaching high school students in Houston and prior to joining the TETC, served as principal of YES Prep Southwest High School.  Addison has also been a high school Dean of Students and Director of Student Support at YES Prep.

Mary is an accomplished education professional with over 16 years of dedicated service in communities. Passionate about the transformative power of quality education, she strives to change lives and make a lasting impact. Before joining the TETC Mary used her talents in the role of Director of Strategic Partnerships and Projects in the KIPPTX Public Charter School system.

Rubiona has been a passionate science teacher for 6 years, spending the past 4 years teaching Biology full-time and Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Physical Science part-time. She studied Biochemistry at the University of Mississippi and was a Research Experience for Teachers Intern in the Department of Biosciences and Department of Chemistry laboratories at Rice University for two years prior to coming to the TETC.

Tameka is a passionate and energetic advocate for youth with 10+ years of experience in education. She believes all students can thrive through high expectations, effort, and love, regardless of obstacles. Her leadership includes overseeing key projects, launching stakeholder campaigns, and developing inclusive academic programming. Prior to joining the TETC team, Tameka worked for KIPPTX as a middle school math teacher and department chair.

Pete has over 20 years of experience in education. He began teaching special education students in a self-contained program. He has taught middle school and high school math and science as well as Building Trades in a CTE setting. Pete brings a unique skillset of both advanced math and science instruction and makerspace experience and has been featured by New Caney ISD for his expertise in delivering high-quality STEM education to students.

Chris has 14+ years of experience as a CTE instructor in 3D Animation and Visualization. At Spring Branch ISD, he has created an innovative project-based curriculum, leading students to become creative, problem-solvers through independent, blended learning and STEM-based foundations and techniques. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Art in Media Art and Animation from the Art Institute of Houston.

A native Washingtonian, Fatima has been in education for 24 years, inspiring elementary students to love Math and Science while challenging them to think critically and creatively. Fatima believes the only way to teach and inspire is by seeking opportunities to learn new skills to share. She has been recognized by Houston ISD as a master teacher and mentored novice teachers. Prior to her role at the TETC, Fatima served as a Math interventionist and instructional specialist in Houston ISD.

As a first-generation college student, Lily deeply understands the power of college access programs and how they remove barriers for students.  She started her professional career as an ELA elementary teacher in Houston ISD with Teach for America. She spent 4 years working for EMERGE-HISD supporting first-gen, low-income students with college access support.

Bianca is a proud Houstonian with a bachelor’s degree from Texas Southern University, and a master’s degree from Lamar University. She has 18+ years of experience in education, having served as a teacher, specialist, coordinator, and school administrator. Prior to joining the team, she worked in business operations as a business manager, specializing in improving systems and services.

Prior to joining the TETC team, Dariana was the Assistant Principal of Operations at KIPP Voyage Academy for Girls where she previously taught English Language Arts as a Teach for America corps member. A graduate of Houston ISD, she has multiple years of experience leading teams at startup education not-for-profit organizations. She attended Brandeis University as an EMERGE Fellow.

Christian holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and a master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from Texas A&M University and is currently pursuing a doctorate in Educational Leadership. With 10+ years of experience in education, he has served in roles ranging from high school science teacher to district curriculum coordinator and campus administrator. Before entering public education, Christian worked in environmental toxicology and taught Chemistry labs at Texas A&M.

Taylor is a passionate educational leader, specializing in STEM program development and implementation. With 10+ years of experience, he has excelled in creating innovative learning environments and fostering community engagement in diverse educational settings. Drawing on a rich background that includes directing significant educational initiatives and mentoring educators, Taylor aims to inspire a love for STEM.

Kenya’ is an educator with nearly a decade of experience, dedicated to expanding STEM access for students from underserved communities. Originally from the north side of Houston, Texas, she earned a B.S. in Environmental Science from the University of Texas at San Antonio and an M.A. in Teaching from Relay Graduate School of Education. Before joining the TETC, Kenya’ was an accomplished middle school science teacher.

Kyeona was born in Beaumont, Texas, where she discovered her passion for teaching science while earning a Bachelor of Education from Lamar University. She completed a Master’s in Science Curriculum and Instruction at UT Arlington. Kyeona has served in various educational roles including science teacher, content leader, curriculum writer, robotics coach, and instructional coach. She is dedicated to making science engaging and accessible for all learners.

Megan is an experienced educator with 10+ years of expertise in teaching diverse subjects in both English and Spanish. As a 5th grade math and science teacher, she has crafted advanced curricula, led STEM clubs, and prepared students for seamless transitions to higher grades. Her global impact extends to Guatemala, where she served as a development worker, contributing to the fundraising and outreach efforts of a public health organization.

Glendys has 10+ years in K–12 and higher education admissions and student support. She has held roles at YES Prep Public Schools and the University of St. Thomas-Houston, where she consistently exceeded recruitment and matriculation targets. Glendys holds a B.A. from the University of Houston and an MBA from the University of St. Thomas.