Occupation: 1) Owner; 2) Co-Founder and President
Company: 1) Endeavor Education, LLC; 2) NextGen United Champions Sports Foundation (NextGen UCSF)
Born: Abilene, Texas
Education:
PhD in Special Education, University of North Texas (2014)
MEd in Special Education and Teaching, University of North Texas (2005)
BS in Sports Management, North Carolina State University (2004)
Certifications:
The Science of Training Young Athletes, University of Florida (2025); Certification in Sports Marketing from Northwestern University (2024); Certification in Sports and Society, Duke University (2024); Introduction to Python, Coursera (2024); Principal, Texas Education Agency (2015); Educational Diagnostician, Texas Education Agency (2009)
Career:
Co-Founder, President, NextGen United Champions Sports Foundation (NextGen UCSF) (2025-Present)
Educational Diagnostician, Prosper ISD (2018-Present)
Senior Contributing Faculty, Walden University (2013-Present)
Technical Director, Frisco Division Director, Nationals FFC (2024-2025)
Educational Diagnostician, Frisco Independent School District (2016-2018)
Campus Testing Coordinator, Lewisville Independent School District (2014-2016)
Educational Diagnostician, Anna Independent School District (2012-2014)
Research Assistant, University of North Texas (2007-2013)
Teaching Fellow, University of North Texas (2005-2013)
Assessment Specialist III, Fort Worth Independent School District (2011-2012)
Special Education Educator, Denton ISD (2005-2011)
Owner, Endeavor Education, LLC
Civic:
Co-founder and President, NextGen United Champions Sports Foundation (2025-Present); Member, Dallas Children Charities (2024); Member, Teacher Licensure Assessment Committee, Walden University; Member, Associate Dean Advisory Council, Walden University; Member, Integrated Teaching and Learning Advisory Council, Walden University; Co-leader, College of Education and Human Service’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee; Volunteer, Phoenix Project; Member, Advisory Council, Associate Dean Advisory Council, Walden University;
Achievements:
Recipient, Faculty Excellence Award for the Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership, Walden University (2022); Honoree, Prosper Independent School District Educator of the Year, Special Education Department (2020-2021); Nominated, Angel Awards Dinner; Recipient, Educator of All Educators Award for the District; Recipient, Faculty Excellence Award, College of Education, Walden University
Awards:
Multiple-time Recipient, Champion of Inclusive Education and Youth Empowerment Award, Global Icons of Impact Award Ceremony in Dubai (2025); Honoree, Pinnacle Professional Member, Inner Circle of Excellence, Continental Who’s Who (2025); Recipient, Faculty Excellence Award, Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Sciences, Walden University (2022); Nominee, National Autism Association of North Texas Appreciation Award (2022); Honoree, Special Education Educator of the Year, Prosper Independent School District (2021); Honoree, University of North Texas Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards Banquet (2021)
Memberships:
Member, Phi Kappa Phi
Family:
Children: Catherine; Audrey
Hobbies:
Writing; Traveling