Leadership

The project was founded by college educators Dr. Sherra Theisen and Jan Schultz and incorporated as an educational nonprofit 501(c)(3) in September 2005. Dr. Theisen serves as the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for overseeing the academic component of the project. Jan Schultz is the Chief Operations Officer and is responsible for the administrative component of the project.

Board of Trustees

Helen Wild Norris, President. Performing Arts. BA Communication, University of St. Thomas, 1994.

Martha Atkins, Vice President. PhD student, Counselor Education and Supervision, University of Texas at San Antonio (anticipated May 2008); MA University of Texas at San Antonio, 1996; BA Psychology, Southwestern University, 1991.

Dorita Hatchett, Secretary. MBA, Management, University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX, 1994; BBA Marketing and Management, Southwestern University, 1988.

Doug Garrard, Treasurer. EdD, University of Texas,2006; MEd University of Texas, 1993; BS General Agriculture, 1983.

Lee Holm. MLA, University of St. Thomas, BA, University of St. Thomas.

James A. Jackson, II. BA, Philosophy, University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX, 2007.

Natalie Russian, Peace Corps Volunteer. BA International Studies, University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX, 2006.

Rose Signorella. PhD Psychology, University of Houston, 1992; MEd University of Houston, 1981; BA Psychology, Wayne State University, 1974.

Sherra Theisen, ex officio. PhD Philosophy, University of St. Thomas, 1997; MA, BA Philosophy, Boston college, 1989.

Trish Vandiver. PhD University of Missouri-Columbia, 1988; MS, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1981; BA University of Missouri-Columbia, 1976.