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Roy Benavides • Neila
A. Connors • Judith
S. Enright • Richard
Ramsey
Roy
Benavides
Fun
Facts:
• Graduate of Trinity University---Go Bengal
Tigers!!!
• Doctorate in Education Leadership from Texas A&M--"Gig em'
Aggies"!
• Surviving
father of three lovely daughters--'bye bye "monies"'
• Learning to play the Cello.....move over Yo-Yo Ma!
• Played the tenor sax in a rock n' roll band in the 60's
Benavides, a native of Texas, has held numerous positions over his career as an educator and administrator. Recently retired as the superintendent of the Ector County, Texas, Independent School District, his other positions have included teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal, director of secondary curriculum, associate superintendent and executive director of Region XIII Education Service Center in Austin, Texas. He received his bachelor of science and masters in education from Trinity University in San Antonio and his doctorate in educational leadership from Texas A&M University at College Station.
Benavides, a past president of the Texas Middle School Association, also works
as an educational consultant, speaker and program presenter at professional
conferences across the country. Among the many awards and recognition that
he has received, he is most pleased to have been selected by the Educational
Administration and College of Education at Texas A&M as one of their
distinguished and notable graduates.
Fun Facts:
• Born in Lenox Dale, Massachusetts
• Is the mom of 5 adorable "four-legged" children
• Author of the book "If You Don't Feed The Teachers, They Eat The
Students"
• Loves anything purple.
• Sat next to James Brown on an airplane.
Founder and president of N.A.C.
(Networking, Attitude, Communication, Inc.), Connors is dedicated to teaching
people how to build their own bridge for
a
successful life. She has taught at both elementary and middle school levels,
and
has been a high school advanced placement coordinator, an international
baccalaureate
coordinator, an administrator and a tenured professor in the Department
of Secondary Education at Valdosta State University in Georgia.
Connors has conducted extensive research in the areas of teacher advisory
programs, successful counselors, attitudes of students from rural areas,
positive teachers and their characteristics, and homework. A widely
published author, she has written numerous articles and has presented
to educators,
school boards, superintendents, state and national organizations, parents,
counselors and corporations in the 50 United States, Canada and Europe.
She has been recognized by many states, and has received the Distinguished
Service
award from Florida, Georgia, and Connecticut Association of Schools.
She received her bachelor’s degree from St. Leo College in Florida
and her master’s degree and doctorate from Florida State University,
Tallahassee, Florida.
Fun Facts:
•
Born on the shores
of Moosehead Lake Maine
• 4 children and 5 grandchildren
• Lives in a log cabin on the Kennebec River in Maine
• Loves the Caribbean Islands in winter
• Has 2 black labs
Enright, who brings to Education Partnerships her insight
and experience as an independent consultant for 13 years with teachers and
administrators from coast to coast, began her career in education as a secondary
English teacher. She subsequently served as a special educator, special education
director, a middle school assistant principal, and a drug and alcohol education
consultant to the Maine Department of Education.
Enright has served as an undergraduate and graduate school faculty member
for the College of Education at the University of Maine and has been actively
involved in four Fortune 500-company, business/education partnerships.
She holds a master’s degree in education and a certificate of advanced
study in education leadership.
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Fun
Facts:
• Father of four
• Business Owner
• Enjoys fine clothing
• Loves to travel
• Retired
Ramsey has 27 years of service as a teacher, coach, athletic
director, vice principal and principal. Having worked in education from K-12,
his experiences and background enable him to relate to children, youth and
their families, as well as to offer guidance to assist them in living in
our changing society.
Ramsey is a nationally known, respected author and gifted speaker who has
traveled extensively throughout the United States. His highly acclaimed messages
combine real life experiences with humor to create high quality, high-energy
programs. His eloquent delivery and content captivate, empower, motivate,
inspire and educate the listener.
