Executive Director, Chasta Winslow, founded Kudos Youth & Community Enrichment Program (K.Y.C.E.P) July 20, 2016 as means to help alleviate a deficit found within Title I schools that service communities of low socioeconomic status. She received her Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice from Lamar University in 2006. After several years of focusing on raising her daughter, she obtained her masters in Behavioral Psychology from The University of Phoenix in 2012. Throughout her ten-year career as a high school criminal justice teacher as well as continued education, and various certified trainings, she found her calling to make a difference on a larger scale. K.Y.C.E.P was birthed from the genuine love for her students and desire to help. This endeavor has already proven to be rewarding, to whom she gives her campus and Aldine Independent School District appreciation for being a major part of her success. Chasta formulated ways to give back on a structured incentive tier-system, which mimics what she does in her classroom.
" Carve, sand, and polish your own pedestal."
-Chasta Winslow
" Carve, sand, and polish your own pedestal."
-Chasta Winslow
Nestelynn Friday has been a Health Science Teacher at Nimitz High School for 10 Years. After graduating from Killeen High School, she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Chemistry from Prairie View A&M University. Ms. Friday also possess an A.A.S. in Medical Assisting from Blair College now known as Everest College. While working on my teaching certification, she earned her School Counselor Certification. Through further educational advancement she also acquired two Masters Degrees: M.S. in Health Care Management and Administration from University of Phoenix and a M.S. in Counseling, Clinical Psychology from Capella University, and a Pharmacy Tech Certification.
"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style."
- Maya Angelou
"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style."
- Maya Angelou
Ms. Tierra White is from the Acres Homes Community and a current resident. She is a graduate of Prairie View A&M University. She has her bachelors in Criminal Justice. She is currently furthering her education in graduate studies at Prairie View A&M seeking her Master in Community Development. Tierra wanted to start a business with a mission to better-undeserved communities and the residents who live within it. Her focus is to be the voice for these communities and work to adhere to the complex issues that need attention. She understands that the community is nothing without its people.
In response, she works to implement programs with a focus to "build" people up from an economic perspective. In the future, she plans to open a community incubator and stem for all communities. Tierra wants to be able to provide an outlet for networking among entrepreneurs, nonprofit organizations, trades, community outreach, and so much more.
“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”
-Philippians 1:21 NIV
In response, she works to implement programs with a focus to "build" people up from an economic perspective. In the future, she plans to open a community incubator and stem for all communities. Tierra wants to be able to provide an outlet for networking among entrepreneurs, nonprofit organizations, trades, community outreach, and so much more.
“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”
-Philippians 1:21 NIV
Kaci Deauquier Sheridan is a devoted wife, mother, and passionate educator with 12 years of experience working with underserved and at-risk youth in a variety of public and private settings. Kaci has served as a classroom teacher, behavior therapist, coordinator, clinical supervisor and central office personnel. Kaci has presented, trained, and consulted with campuses and individuals across the country. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Anthropology from Texas State University, a master’s degree from Texas A&M in Special Education and is currently working on her doctorate in Educational Leadership from Lamar University. During her time as a victim advocate, she realized that the only way to truly help was to focus on helping individuals believe in themselves and their own abilities through education, opportunities, and resources.
“Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, giving birth to evolution.”
- Albert Einstein
Carolyn Winslow is a recently retired Executive Assistant to the Chief Procurement Officer in the Metropolitan Transit Authority's Procurement & Materials Department where she proudly served for 28 years. One of her greatest accomplishments was to help develop and manage a $7 million budget. Carolyn has been married for 36 years to Bobby Winslow who is a Senior Trooper with the Department of Public Safety. They have 5 children and 2 grandchildren. Since retirement, Carolyn is investing more time serving at the Whosoever Will Gospel Church where her husband is the Pastor. She also spends many hours working to ensure the growth of their business at the Just Passing Thru Bar-B-Que in Huffman, Texas. As a devoted Christian, Carolyn believes you have to persevere, endure, and outlast whatever situation you may be currently facing until your victory (promise) is manifested."
" And let us not be weary in well doing for in due season you shall reap if you faint not"
-Galatians 6:9 KJV
" And let us not be weary in well doing for in due season you shall reap if you faint not"
-Galatians 6:9 KJV
Andrea Smith, D.C., a native Houstonian, currently a health science instructor at Nimitz Senior High School. After graduating from North Shore Senior High School, Andrea attended Stephen F. Austin State University where she earned a Bachelor's of Science in Biology and Sociology. She later enrolled at Texas Chiropractic College in 2007. Dr. Smith graduated in 2010 as a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), and serves as an independent consultant as well as a affiliate doctor at Body Balance Chiropractic and Wellness. Andrea serve the community by volunteering with various organizations such as St. Jude's, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, St. Luke's Chi Blood Centers, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the Chevron Marathon Medical Team. None of this could be possible without the support of her family; her husband De'Andre, son Cameron and dog Niko.
"If hard work is the key to success, most people would rather pick the lock."
-Claude McDonald