Advisory Council

Ready Start Advisory Council 

The advisory council advises and helps the network to make decisions to support the network’s mission and vision.  The advisory council will:

·        Ensure that necessary policies and procedures are in the bylaws

·        Approve and update the network blueprint

·        Advise on programs and initiatives to improve early childhood care and education

·        Endorse the allocation of funds to accomplish the goals outlined in the blueprint

·        Ensure transparent, collaborative decision-making is in place

 

Advisory Council Members

Dr. Edith Walker,  Superintendent, Ascension Parish Schools

Dr. Moquita Winey, Supervisor of Early Childhood Programs, Ascension Parish Schools

Hope Gautreau, Ascension Head Start Principal, Ascension Parish Schools

TBD, Supervisor of Special Education, Ascension Public Schools

Amanda Colon, Early Learning Programs Facilitator, Ascension Public Schools

Jackie Tisdell, Vice President, Leadership Ascension Foundation

Libbie Sonnier, Louisiana Policy Institute for Children

David Alexander, Ascension Chamber of Commerce

Valencia Allen, EarlySteps, Department of Health

Ken Brass, State Representative, District 58

Donald Songy, East Ascension Rotary Club

Lisa Bacala, Community Member

D-D Breaux, Louisiana State University, Retired

Joni Buquoi, Owner and Director, Safe Harbor Learning Center

Caitlyn Lewis, Owner, Mary Jo's Play Place

Tessa Holloway, Owner, Kidz Karousel LLC

Torry Chatman, Owner , Little Learners Preparatory Academy

Wanda August,  Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office

Colleen Arceneaux, Ascension Parish Government

Dr. Mistie Lasseigne, Nicholls State University Teacher Education

Ashlyn Hamilton, Volunteers of America