The Community Advisory Council is composed of invited educators, medical professionals, non-profit leaders, and parents with expertise relevant to the mission, programs, and services of BookSpring. The Advisory Council advises and assists the Board of Directors and meets on a quarterly basis.
Meet the Council
Sarah Ruttan, Chair/BookSpring Board Member
Sarah Ruttan has worked in the field of education since 2002, serving as a bilingual ...
Karen Arneson, Staff Liason/BookSpring Partner Manager
As the Partner Manager at BookSpring, Karen helps build early literacy and cultivates family engagement ...
Alana Dias, Director of Education at Hillside Early Childhood Center
My name is Alana Dias and I am the Director of Education at Hillside early ...
Kathleen Huston, Books on the Border
I grew up in Austin, have a Masters in Social Work and a Doctorate in ...
Thania Gonzalez, AVANCE
Thania Gonzalez grew up in Brownsville – located at the southernmost tip of Texas. Thania ...
Alejandra Velásquez
I am Texas State University graduate and was hired at People’s Community Clinic out of ...
Kellie Sauls
Kellie Sauls serves as the Director of Outreach, Culture, and Engagement for the Teacher Retirement ...
Ruthie Walker
Ruthie Walker, Ed.D., has dedicated 22 years to education, making a significant impact in the ...
Rhiannon Cordero
Rhiannon Cordero is a remote Logistics Coordinator and a mother of two. She holds a ...
Sherita Calhoun- Nelson
Sherita Calhoun is a dedicated mental health professional and consultant with expertise in the behavioral ...
Gwynne Ash
Gwynee Ellen Ash, Ph.D., is a professor of Reading Education at Texas State University. Dr ...
Makalah Kesee
I’m a lifelong book lover, curious learner, and passionate advocate for youth development. From teaching ...
Alex Shahrestani
Alex Shahrestani is Managing Partner at Promise Legal PLLC, a technology-focused law firm in Austin, ...
Sandra Avila Ramirez
Judge Sandra Avila Ramirez serves as the presiding judge of the 98th District Court, which ...
Nicole Castleberry
Hi! I'm Nicole! I currently serve as a Library Aide for Lewisville ISD while pursuing ...
