Customer Advisory Board

Anna Espinoza

Director of Education Foundations and Partnership

Goose Creek CISD

When you were a kid, what career did you want to have? A vet or a teacher

Anna specializes in strategic implementation and conflict management to meet the challenges of dual enrollment, postsecondary student transition, academic advising, and first-generation student development. In 2024, she received her doctorate in the ethical leadership program with an emphasis in social justice at the University of St. Thomas - Houston.

Melody Coryell

Executive Director of Postsecondary Readiness

Indianapolis Public Schools

When you were a kid, what career did you want to have? Lawyer

Mel oversees the postsecondary readiness of students in the largest public school district in Indiana, Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS). She has dedicated her career to ensuring all students have access to quality educational programs that prepare them for enrollment, employment, and enlistment, and is currently pursuing an EdD in Educational Leadership from Indiana University.

Tony Warren

Education Consultant/Career Development

Calhoun Intermediate School District

When you were a kid, what career did you want to have? Basketball player

Tony is employed as an Education Consultant at the Calhoun Area Career Center located in Battle Creek Michigan. Tony provides goal oriented, equity focused professional learning and training to school counselors and administrators. He has also served as President of the Michigan School Counselor Association.

Wade Tower

Secondary Program Coordinator

Simcoe Muskoka Catholic DSB

When you were a kid, what career did you want to have? Superman

Wade has over 23 years of experience in education as a secondary school teacher and instructional leader for teacher additional qualification courses for York University and the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association. He is currently a teacher at the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board.

Katie Siewert

Assistant Director, Career and Technical Education

Vancouver Public Schools

When you were a kid, what career did you want to have? Cashier at Meier & Frank

Katie has been in the education industry for more than 20 years, all within the world of CTE. She is passionate about the opportunities CTE provides to students in their career exploration, preparation, and eventual career success. She currently oversees the areas of Career Guidance, Work-Based Learning, and the Human Services and Health Sciences pathways at Vancouver Public Schools.

Reno Palombit

Director of Career & Technical Education

Johnston County Public Schools

When you were a kid, what career did you want to have? Chef

Reno is a Family & Consumer Sciences professional working in CTE. He has experience as a secondary teacher, instructional specialist supporting CTE teachers and state department of education CTE program administrator. He currently leads Johnston County Public Schools’ career development program, work-based learning initiatives, career academies, and business partnerships.

Jason Henry

Supervisor for Secondary Education

Parkland School District

When you were a kid, what career did you want to have? Farmer

Jason started in education in 1997 as a mathematics and computer science teacher, spending 11 years as a teacher, before moving into an Instructional Technology Coaching position. The last 8 years of his career, he has been in the position of Supervisor of Secondary Education for Curriculum & Instruction. Jason oversees all contents and instructional practices in grades 6 through 12.

Tonni Grant

Director of College and Career Solutions

Economic Mobility Systems at The Commit Partnership

When you were a kid, what career did you want to have? Doctor

Dr. Tonni Grant is the Director of College and Career Solutions for Economic Mobility Systems in Dallas, TX. Dr. Grant’s responsibilities include: Overseeing the implementation of a college and career readiness case management system, CC Solutions, in Texas school districts and beyond; working with district personnel to ensure student data is obtained and transferred for the assurance that all dashboards and resources are programmed and coded to the district’s specifications, and much more.

Briana Evans

School Counselor

Prairie Hills Unified School District 113

When you were a kid, what career did you want to have? Detective

Briana grew up on a farm in southeast Nebraska, where she learned the importance of family and the value of hard work. She presently serves as a school counselor in USD 113 Prairie Hills, where she is involved in IPS implementation in her building, district and state. Briana enjoys following her boys’ activities with her husband, spending time outdoors, and learning new crochet stitches.

Tanya Alcarez

Assistant Director, Career and Innovation

Poudre School District

When you were a kid, what career did you want to have? Teacher

As an educator in Poudre School District for the past 20 years, Tanya’s greatest accomplishment has been the relationships cultivated with students, parents, colleagues, and business partners. She is passionate about innovating curriculum and systems to provide students with opportunities to connect learning in the classroom and interests to their future.

Xello Customer Advisory Board

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