Who We Are: Our Advisory Board
The Southwest Comprehensive Center Advisory Board is a collaborative network of state educational leaders and scholars dedicated to sustaining lasting, state-led educational opportunities across Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. As dedicated partners in our mission, the board shares local insights and expertise, ensuring our support addresses the unique needs of each state in the Southwest region.
Arkansas
Ashelyn Abney
Arkansas Department of Education
Kelly Griffin
Arkansas Department of Education
Lindsay McGhee
Arkansas Department of Education
Ross White
Arkansas Department of Education
Louisiana
Paula Calderon, PhD
Southeastern Louisiana University
William Minton
Canopy Ed
New Mexico
John Sena
Legislative Education Study Committee
Matthew Montaño
Bernalillo Public Schools
Michelle Osowski, PhD
Los Lunas Public Schools
Oklahoma
We are currently identifying state educational leaders to represent Oklahoma on our advisory board. Check back soon for updates as we welcome new members to our collaborative network.
Texas
Cody Huie
Charles Butt Foundation
Jamila Thomas, PhD
VolunteerNow
Jennifer Chidsey, EdD
Region 13 Education Service Center
Kerri Briggs, PhD
Educate Texas
Kevin Malonson
Dallas Afterschool
Mark Estrada
Lockhart ISD
Rodney Watson, PhD
Region 4 Education Service Center