Staff and Board of Directors

The Bright Beginnings staff is deeply committed to delivering high-quality childhood education to children while supporting their families with the services they need to obtain economic mobility. 

Our staff is highly skilled and able to address the complex needs of our children and families. To meet those needs, we hold high standards for our staff. We believe investing in our staff is important for the continued success of our young learners and their parents. Therefore, we require all staff to participate in at least 80 hours of professional learning each year.

Meet Our Executive Leadership

Meet Our Instructional Coaches

  • Sylvia Guerrero

    Instructional Coach

  • Roseline Nwoko

    Instructional Coach

  • Jenny Scott

    Instructional Coach

2023-2024 Board of Directors

Bright Beginnings has an engaged Board of Directors who donate their time and expertise to ensure our programs and services address the needs of the families we serve. Our board is divided into several committees that allow members to actively support the organization through their respective areas of personal passion and professional expertise.

  • Officers

    President: Karen Howard

    Vice President: Paul Berry

    Treasurer: Derek Ford

    Secretary: Charles Lowery, Jr.

  • Members

    Linda Schakel, BBI Holdings President

    Maria Moussa, Junior League Representative

    Surayyah Colbert

    Kevin Diaz

    Steve Glaude

    Cheryl Hankerson, Esq.

    Mike Jeffers

    Ebony Johnson

    Crystal Jones

    Catriona MacDonald

    Erika Magana Alexander

    Nancy Register

    Khadijah Williams

    Connie Woodland

    Parent Representatives

    Kenyattia Miller, PPC President