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BOARD OF DIRECTORSOfficers
Mr. Ken Trevino, ChairWorkforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend
Dr. Arturo Almendarez, Vice-ChairCalallen ISD
Dr. Gloria Scott, SecretaryG. Randle Services
Mr. Shannon M. Wilde, TreasurerBranscomb PCMembers
Dr. Rick AlvaradoEducation Service Center, Region II
Dr. Mary Jane GarzaNaval Air Station-Corpus Christi
Dr. Roland HernandezCorpus Christi ISDMrs. Gloria Hicks
Ed Hicks NissanMrs. Merritt Kennedy
Community AdvocateMs. Emily Martinez
Corpus Christi Reg. Econ. Dev. Corp.Mr. Robert (Bob) Paulison
Port IndustriesMr. Richard Pittman
Bath EngineeringDr. Leonard Rivera
Del Mar CollegeMrs. Alice Sallee
Community AdvocateDr. Mike Sandroussi
Craft Training Center of the Coastal BendMr. Scott Sherman
Branscomb PCDr. Mary Sherwood
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
MAJOR SPONSORS AND DONORS
Charity League of Corpus ChristiCITGO-Hands for Hillcrest
Coastal Bend Community FoundationCoastal Bend Workforce Dev. Board
HEBKenedy Memorial FoundationPrichard Family FoundationRockefeller Philanthrophy
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
University of North TexasCEE is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit
organization and donations are tax deductible.
For more information, contact:Dr. Janet M. Cunningham
Executive Director4602 Cornett Drive
P.O. Box 261125Corpus Christi, Texas 78426
Phone: 361-242-5980Email: jcunningham@edexcellence.org
CEE partners with and serves as the fiscal agent for Education to Employment (E2E) Partners, the regional P-16 council. E2E serves 42 school districts, five postsecondary institutions and the workforce in an 11-county area.
A Catalyst ForChang
e In Public Schools
www.edexcellence.org
WHO WE ARECitizens for Educational Excellence (CEE) is a non-profit, independent community-based organization whose mission is to be a catalyst to bring people, information, and resources together to promote outstanding public education for our community.
CEE’s vision is for our diverse community to have great confidence in the public education system in Corpus Christi – a system where all children achieve high academic standards and where all students are prepared to successfully continue their education and enter the world of work.
CEE Board Officers:(l-r) Dr. Gloria Scott, Secretary; Mr. Shannon Wilde, Treasurer; Dr. Mary Jane Garza, Board Chair; and Mrs.
Alice Sallee, Board Vice-Chair
WHAT WE DOCurrent Initiatives
Working in partnership with community organizations, CEE has established Coastal Compass Education and Career Resource Center in La Palmera Mall. The Center provides information regarding all aspects of education, career development, and job placement free of charge. Partnering organizations include the following:
Corpus Christi ISDCorpus Christi Literacy CouncilCraft Training Center of the Coastal Bend Del Mar CollegeEducation to Employment PartnersSaint Leo UniversityTexas A&M University-Corpus ChristiTexas A&M University-KingsvilleWorkforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend
Representatives from Coastal CompassPartnering Organizations
Charity League Check Presentation at Coastal Compass
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Recipient of a $251,000 Charity
League grant for Coastal Compass Mobile Center
One of 35 cities in the nation selected for a Lumina Foundation Partnership grant
Sponsor of iDiscovery Safari Career and Education Fair
Sponsor of Ready for College and Career Conferences for students and counselors
Host GenTX Day for graduating seniors
Sponsor of Discover Your Direction Conference
Coordinator for college preparatory courses
OUR GOALS1. EDUCATE:
Be recognized as an important source of information on educational issues.
2. ENGAGE:Raise awareness of
Hosted Bridging the Gaps Mathematics Symposium
Provided Emerging Leader Initiative Externship Program for local educators
One of 100 cities selected by America’s Promise Alliance to host a Grad Nation Summit
Professional development for educators
Educational Leadership Luncheon
Seniors Celebrate Gen TX Day
OUR GOALS1. EDUCATE:
Be recognized as an important source of information on educational issues.
2. ENGAGE:Raise awareness of
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