IMPACT Fellowship Graduates: Master of Educational Leadership
Destiny Baxter
Education Consultant – Curriculum Associates
- Bachelor of Science in Education,
University of Arkansas at Monticello, 2008 - Master of Science in Education- Special Education-Gifted, Talented, and Creative,
Arkansas State University, 2013 - Master of Educational Leadership,
University of Arkansas, 2019
Being a part of IMPACT has made a tremendous difference in my life. IMPACT has helped me become confident in my ability to work in a leadership position. The program has allowed me to push myself out of my comfort zone and strive to make a difference wherever I go in life. Through the program, I have acquired the skills to work with adult learners successfully, in hopes that they can go out and make an “IMPACT” on Arkansas’ students’ lives.
Andrea Brooks Ford
Terry Elementary, Little Rock School District,
School Counselor
- Bachelor of Arts, Sociology,
Philander Smith College - Master of Art of Teaching, Early Childhood,
University of Central Arkansas - Master of Science, School Counselor,
University of Central Arkansas - Master of Educational Leadership,
University of Arkansas, 2019
The IMPACT Arkansas Fellowship has helped me understand the importance of great leadership and has given me the tools to become a more focused and well balanced leader.
Rhiannon Cabaniss
Dermott High School, Dermott School District,
English Teacher
- Bachelor of Arts, English,
University of Arkansas at Monticello, 2006 - Master of Arts in Teaching,
University of Arkansas at Monticello, 2014 - Master of Educational Leadership,
University of Arkansas, 2019
The IMPACT program will make me a better teacher and a better leader.
Andrew Camp
Brown University, Senior Research Associate
- Bachelor of Science Sociology- Inequality and Social Justice,
University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2015 - Masters of Science in Education- Educational Studies,
Johns Hopkins University, 2018 - Master of Educational Leadership,
University of Arkansas, 2019
The IMPACT fellowship fills the gap between my prior development as a classroom teacher and my desire to affect school and district-level change focused on what’s best for students.
Jimmy Castillejo
Friendship Academy, Pine Bluff,
Assistant Principal
- Bachelor of Arts, History
University of California, Los Angeles, 2014 - Master of Educational Leadership,
University of Arkansas, 2019
IMPACT fellowship is helping us become transformative leaders by collaborating with other educators and through rigorous training in order to make a lasting impact in the education field.
Kristie Fowler
University of Arkansas Monticello,
Partnership Coordinator and Instructor
- Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education,
University of Arkansas at Monticello, 1999 - Master of Educational Leadership,
University of Arkansas, 2019
I am so honored for the opportunity to be an IMPACT fellow. It is so refreshing to be surrounded by people who are driven to see changes in education. The collaboration and support provided by this program is beyond compare.
Laura Gray
District ESOL Coordinator, Hope School District
- Bachelor of Arts, Spanish,
Southern Arkansas University, 2005 - Master of Educational Leadership,
University of Arkansas, 2019
Brandi Hardcastle
PEER Coach, Crowley’s Ridge Education Service Cooperative
- Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education,
Arkansas State University, 2003 - Master of Science in Education, Elementary
Arkansas State University, 2007 - Master of Educational Leadership,
University of Arkansas, 2019
The IMPACT Arkansas Fellowship is providing me with the tools I need to become a better leader. I enjoy the relationships being built with colleagues and the positive support.
Larry Harris
Central Elementary, Dumas New Tech High School
Dumas School District
K-2 Physical Education Teacher
Senior Boys Head Basketball Coach 10-12
- Bachelor of Arts, Political Science,
University of Arkansas at Monticello, 1999 - Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems
University of Arkansas at Monticello, 2002 - Master of Art in Teaching
University of Arkansas at Monticello, 2009 - Master of Educational Leadership,
University of Arkansas, 2019
The IMPACT Arkansas Fellowship has given me a strong support group, and the opportunity to develop and grow into an effective future leader. This program has given me the proper guidance and tools to better support adult learners.
Brittany Ibarra
Central Elementary School, Van Buren School District,
Special Education Teacher
- Bachelor of Science, Elementary (K-6) and Special Education (K-12) Geneva College, 2012
- Master of Educational Leadership,
University of Arkansas, 2019
The IMPACT Arkansas Fellowship is giving me the tools to be an effective leader in my school from my current position as a teacher. The program offers a great support system from the cohorts, who all have diverse experiences and knowledge to share.
Kelli Kamanga
Bale Elementary, Little Rock School District, Teacher
- Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Special Education,
Vanderbilt University, 2000 - Master of Education, Gifted and Talented
Arkansas State University, 2015 - Master of Educational Leadership,
University of Arkansas, 2019
The IMPACT Fellowship has provided me with an opportunity to grow as a teacher leader. I have learned so much already. I look forward to sharing what I have learned and having an impact in the school in which I teach.
Kelly Klober
Danville School District
Elementary Principal – RETIRED
- Bachelor of Science
Arkansas Tech University, 1988 - Master of Education
Arkansas Tech University, 1992 - Master of Educational Leadership,
University of Arkansas, 2019
IMPACT Arkansas Fellowship has provided me tools to become a more effective and empowered leader within my school. It has also provided me a cohort of lifelong learners/leaders from across the state. Being an IMPACT Fellow is an experience as well as an opportunity of a lifetime for me!
Stacey Moore
Van Buren High School, Van Buren School District,
Dyslexia Interventionist
- Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education
University of Arkansas, 1991 - Master of Educational Leadership,
University of Arkansas, 2019
IMPACT Arkansas Fellowship is providing me with a wealth of knowledge around school leadership. In addition, it is allowing me to put my new learning into practice within my own district. With the coaching and feedback I will receive, I feel confident that I can make an “IMPACT” for our students.
Nanette Patino
Williams Elementary, Little Rock School District, ESOL Newcomer Teacher
- Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Psychology and Spanish
College of New Rochelle, New York, 2001 - Master in Elementary Education
Lehman College, 2001 - Master of Educational Leadership,
University of Arkansas, 2019
The IMPACT Fellowship Program has been the conduit to attaining a higher degree of leadership skills that has expanded and invigorated my passion for education both locally and globally.
Brandolyn Peterson
Bayyari Elementary, Springdale School District,
Assistant Principal
- Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education
John Brown University, 2010 - Master of Science in Education, Educational Theory and Practice
Arkansas State University, 2011 - Master of Educational Leadership,
University of Arkansas, 2019
The IMPACT Arkansas Fellowship is helping me to be a more reflective and effective leader in my school. The program is made of real people inspiring me to be the best leader that I can be.
Kate Slenzak
Ramay Junior High, Fayetteville School District, English Teacher
- Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and International Studies
Arcadia University, 2015 - Master of Educational Leadership,
University of Arkansas, 2019
The IMPACT Fellowship has provided me with an excellent opportunity to grow and learn within the familiar context of the school and community I have and will continue to serve.
Tia Smith
Rena Elementary School, Van Buren School District,
Principal
- Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education
University of Arkansas, Fort Smith, 2005 - Master of Science in Education, Literacy
University of Arkansas, Little Rock, 2009 - Master of Educational Leadership,
University of Arkansas, 2019
Being an IMPACT Fellow has equipped me with opportunities to increase my confidence as a teacher leader in my building. I am able to make informed decisions that will have a profound impact on teacher and student learning. I am so incredibly grateful to have this opportunity to be a part of the IMPACT Program.
Dudley Webb, III
Lakeside School, Lakeside School District
Interventionist, PE and ESL
- Bachelor of Arts, Criminology
Arkansas State University, 2009 - Masters of Public Administration
Arkansas State University, 2010 - Masters of Teaching
Henderson State University, 2013 - Master of Educational Leadership,
University of Arkansas, 2019
The IMPACT program has given me the most elite educational resources and tools to be of the best service to the students, faculty, staff, and other school stakeholders within the school community. I have clear vision of how effective professionalism and leadership can impact all participants in a school community.
LaKeta S. Weston
Stephens Elementary School, Little Rock School District,
Assistant Principal, District Master Mentor
- Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Louisiana State University at Alexandria, 2007 - Masters of Science, Educational Studies K-12
Capella University, 2010 - Master of Educational Leadership,
University of Arkansas, 2019
The IMPACT Arkansas Fellowship has allowed me to strengthen the areas where I struggle in leadership. It has also helped me become more confident as a leader where I can support other teachers within my district.
