Mentor Coaches

We are excited to announce the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools mentor coaches for the 2024-25 school year. This group of our most outstanding coaches will help support and inspire new and/or struggling Verizon Innovative Learning Schools and coaches by delivering in-person or virtual professional learning sessions, leading virtual discussion groups, hosting site visits, and doing one-on-one mentoring.

2024-25 Verizon Innovative Learning Schools mentor coaches are:

• Shirline Alexander, Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach, Broward County Public Schools
• Amy Bauer Kulas, Lancaster School, Milwaukee Public Schools
• Carlena Carter, Middlesboro High School, Middlesboro Independent Schools
• Raquel Chick, Euclid Park School, Cleveland Metropolitan School District
• Andrea Cook, Central Middle School, Kansas City Public Schools
• Emilia Fusarelli, Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy, Norwalk Public Schools
• Trevor Harder, Mater Academy Bonanza, Mater Academy of Nevada
• Sasha Hightower-Herron, Central High School, Kansas City Public Schools
• Tia Jones, Pleasant Valley Middle School, Wichita Public Schools
• Bermude Jules, Orange High School, Orange Public Schools
• Laura Smith, Jasper County Middle & High Schools, Jasper County Charter System
• Victoria Trujillo-Cortellese, Driftwood Middle School, Broward County Public Schools
• Nycoria Wilson, Memphis School of Excellence Winchester & Cordova, Memphis School of Excellence