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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 ...
Rachel West
Rachel West is a former Texas educator who spent five years teaching upper elementary math ...
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 ...
Sherita Calhoun- Nelson
Sherita Calhoun is a dedicated mental health professional and consultant with expertise in the behavioral ...