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Word
PLAYGROUND
A video based early literacy scaffold for preschool children.
JESS SANDLIN, BS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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While throughout the last two decades, Jess has pursued a diverse career spanning preschool and private education, ESL and Italian instruction, and building science based curriculum for parent education at WIC, her passion and charisma shine brightest in her aptitude for playful teaching methods. Utilizing games, activities, and songs that teach decoding and background knowledge, she successfully has had many children reading at a kindergarten level before the age of 4-an approach she now extends to digital platforms. With a background in acting, singing, songwriting, curriculum development, early education, and the science of reading, she serves as the creative driving force behind Word Playground.
Morgan James, NY
A.RENEE LEE, M.ED
BOARD MEMBER
Renee served central Texas as a Principal and Assistant Principal for 6 years and now continues that service by owning and running a Huntington Learning Center in Austin, Texas. Her dedication to closing the achievement gap is evident by her years of voluntary leadership in the AVID program. Her steadfastness in her commitment to advancing social justice and human rights, is demonstrated by not only her successful efforts to expand program outreach effectively but by encouraging and supporting other educators to be more effective and passionate in their work. She is a treasured member of our Austin Community and a mother of 3 wonderful children. Her insight into the interworking of the public school system and the needs of its students who are often left behind is invaluable to our success.
JESSICA CHEVRIER, MS,
LMFT -Associate
BOARD MEMBER
Jessica is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist- Associate. She owns and runs The Relationship Center of El Paso, aiding children and families in fostering healthier relationships and personal mental wellness. She is asked to speak across the US, because of her incredible insight into the delicate interworking of family systems, especially those who are burdened with poverty and helping parents establish healthy habits with work and family life. She is also a mother of 5 adorable little ones. With her experience in assisting vulnerable young families, she offers valuable insights into the motivations and dynamics of both parents and children, assisting us in overcoming our main challenge: gaining parental support and engagement.
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