IMPACT Fellowship Graduates, Master of Educational Leadership
Kanesha Barnes Adams
- Bachelor of Art, Criminal Justice
University of Arkansas at Little Rock - Master of Science, Educational Psychology
Oklahoma State University - Master of Educational Leadership,
University of Arkansas, 2018
The IMPACT Arkansas Fellowship has allowed me to build a community with aspiring leaders across the state. This opportunity has added so much value to my professional learning network. Prior to IMPACT, I envisioned being a school leader, and now through IMPACT my vision has been made a reality.
Tyneshia Adaway
Mabelvale Elementary, Little Rock School District,
Assistant Principal
- Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, 2011 - Master of Educational Leadership,
University of Arkansas, 2018
The IMPACT Arkansas Fellowship has given me the opportunity and support I need to grow as a leader.
Cindy Bever
Ivory Intermediate School, Camden Fairview School District, Principal
- Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education,
Henderson State University, 2004 - Master of Educational Leadership,
University of Arkansas, 2018
The IMPACT Arkansas Fellowship has provided me with support and guidance as I continue my educational journey. IMPACT has enabled me to uncover and develop my leadership ability.
Kasey Eller
Educational Consultant, McGraw Hill
- Bachelor of Science, Middle Childhood Education,
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2004 - Master of Education, Secondary Education,
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2010 - Master of Educational Leadership,
University of Arkansas, 2018
The support and collaboration found within the IMPACT Arkansas Fellowship is beyond compare. I am surrounded by people who are making meaningful changes in education. They inspire and challenge me to do the same.
Samantha Fant
Mineral Springs High School, Mineral Springs School District,
7-12 Counselor
- Bachelor of Art, Middle Childhood Education- Math and Science,
University of Arkansas at Monticello, 2012 - Master of Educational Leadership,
University of Arkansas, 2018
The IMPACT Arkansas Fellowship has allowed me to pen my learning network and meet people from all over that are facing similar problems. The one-to-one coaching has allowed me to grow in areas that I didn’t even see as a struggle. The relationships I have made with my cohort are ones that will last a lifetime.
Aimee Freeman Young
Terry Elementary School, Little Rock School District,
Assistant Principal
- Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education,
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2012 - Master of Educational Leadership,
University of Arkansas, 2018
The IMPACT Arkansas Fellowship has helped me reflect on myself as a teacher leader. It has made me more confident in my leadership abilities and more focused. IMPACT has taught me how to think outside of the box and to become a change agent for my school and district.
Ami Griggs
Fairview Elementary School, Fort Smith Public Schools,
Principal
- Bachelor of Science in Education,
University of Central Arkansas, 2001 - Master of Arts in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Arkansas Tech University, 2008 - Master of Educational Leadership,
University of Arkansas, 2018
The amount of support and guidance provided to IMPACT Fellows like myself is unparalleled. The IMPACT Fellowship is giving me the skills and expertise to become the effective leader I want to be for my district, my school, and my students.
Ruth Harnish
Parson Hill Elementary, Springdale School District
Kindergarten Teacher
- Bachelor of Science in Education,
University of Arkansas, 2014 - Master of Arts in Teaching,
University of Arkansas, 2015 - Master of Educational Leadership,
University of Arkansas, 2018
The IMPACT Arkansas Fellowship has given me a great amount of support and coaching in the area of educational leadership. They are helping me to develop and transition into a confident and prepared leader within my building and out.
Hazel Harris
Scholar Made Schools,
Principal
- Bachelor of Science in Education,
East Carolina University - Master of Educational Leadership,
University of Arkansas, 2018
Being a part of the IMPACT Arkansas Fellowship program has helped me to grow as an instructional leader. This program has given me the tools to better support adult learners.
Jenna Jones
North Little Rock Public Library,
Teen community educator
- Bachelor of Art in Vocal Music Education,
Harding University, 2008 - Master of Educational Leadership,
University of Arkansas, 2018
I am grateful to be an IMPACT fellow, growing with and learning from the talented leaders within my cohort. We all have different areas of expertise and through the process of the IMPACT Arkansas Fellowship program, we make each other stronger.
Tammy Moore
Vilonia High School, Vilonia School District, Assistant Principal
- Bachelor of Business Administration, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 1999
- Master of Educational Leadership,
University of Arkansas, 2018
The IMPACT Arkansas Fellowship has helped me to recognize the need for quality leaders within our schools. The program’s focus on individualized coaching and applicable coursework allows me to grow in my current role as a teacher as well as a future leader. I will be forever grateful for this opportunity.
Katie Osborne
Daisy Bates Elementary School, Little Rock School District, Literacy Coach
- Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education,
Arkansas Tech University, 2012 - Master of Educational Leadership,
University of Arkansas, 2018
I have learned so much practical teaching and school changing information. I have become a better classroom teacher and teacher leader because of this program. It is an amazing experience to get to be an IMPACT Fellow.
Teena Trammell
Mountain View Elementary, Mountain View School District,
(Retired)
- Bachelor of Science in Education,
University of Central Arkansas, 1996 - Master of Educational Leadership,
University of Arkansas, 2018
The IMPACT Arkansas Fellowship program provides opportunities to grow as a leader. Great leaders establish core values, such as honesty and respectfulness, and encouraging the team to follow these values by setting an example. The leaders at IMPACT Arkansas embody such traits. I am grateful to be a part of such an amazing program!
Kristina Varnell
Kirksey Middle School, Rogers Public Schools, 7th grade reading teacher & assistant volleyball coach
- Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education,
University of Central Arkansas, 2009 - Master of Science in Education, Educational Theory and Practice,
Arkansas State University, 2014 - Master of Educational Leadership,
University of Arkansas, 2018
The IMPACT Arkansas Fellowship is building my confidence to become an effective leader. The program is giving me the skills that I need to affect change in my district, and the one-on-one coaching personalizes learning that can’t be offered in a traditional program.
Paula Vasquez
Lexia Learning National Strategy Team,
Lexia State Initivate Team
- Bachelor of Arts, ESOL,
University of Central Arkansas, 2000 - Master of Educational Leadership,
University of Arkansas, 2018
The IMPACT Arkansas Fellowship has given me the opportunity to build a network with other impassioned educators eager to confront the challenges of teaching and learning in many schools in economically disadvantaged and underserved communities in Arkansas. The program has helped me develop and strengthen my own leadership identity, empowering me to be more courageous in advocating for and promoting the right of every student in Arkansas to have access to meaningful, high quality education delivered by highly qualified educators who believe they can learn and are invested in their success.
