TALE'S ELECTED OFFICERS
Dr. Lori Garcia (2023-2025)
Dr. Garcia’s passion for reading began at a very young age. As a child, many times she would read the same book over and over just for pure enjoyment. That passion only grew over the years and later blossomed into a desire to change the world… she wanted to help people and share the love and power of literacy!
She began her educational journey as an elementary bilingual teacher and served in many capacities at the campus level, including principal. While earning her doctoral degree in Literacy, she also served as an adjunct professor teaching preservice ESL teachers. Dr. Garcia has served at all levels, pre-kindergarten through college. She currently serves as a District Secondary EB Coordinator and will continue to live her life spreading the joy and empowerment of reading. She challenges you to join her in her quest!
She began her educational journey as an elementary bilingual teacher and served in many capacities at the campus level, including principal. While earning her doctoral degree in Literacy, she also served as an adjunct professor teaching preservice ESL teachers. Dr. Garcia has served at all levels, pre-kindergarten through college. She currently serves as a District Secondary EB Coordinator and will continue to live her life spreading the joy and empowerment of reading. She challenges you to join her in her quest!
Dr. Joanna Neel (2024-2025)
Jessica Jones (2023-2025)
Jessica Jones is currently the principal of Kingsland School, a public charter school which is a part of Orenda Education, in Kingsland, Tx. Before moving to her current position, she was a District Data Fellow, RLA Instructional Coach, ESL Campus Coordinator, and Texas Reading Academies Cohort Leader with Rapoport Academy in Waco. She began her career in education in 2012 and has previously taught ELAR at the elementary level.
Jessica is a graduate of the University of Texas-Arlington. She holds a Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a Triple Literacy focus of Reading Specialist, Master Reading Teacher, and ESL. In 2021, she completed the additional coursework at Lamar University to gain her certification for Principal as Instructional Leader. She is currently pursuing her Doctor of Education in School Improvement from the University of Texas-Tyler.
Jessica is currently a member of the TALE Advocacy Development Committee.
Jessica is a graduate of the University of Texas-Arlington. She holds a Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a Triple Literacy focus of Reading Specialist, Master Reading Teacher, and ESL. In 2021, she completed the additional coursework at Lamar University to gain her certification for Principal as Instructional Leader. She is currently pursuing her Doctor of Education in School Improvement from the University of Texas-Tyler.
Jessica is currently a member of the TALE Advocacy Development Committee.
Dr. Chanelle Maynard (2024-2026)
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Chanelle Maynard, Ed.D. is an Assistant Professor of Education at Schreiner University in Kerrville, Texas. Dr. Maynard teaches literacy courses and is also the coordinator of the undergraduate program. She received her B.A. in Special Education from Kean University, an M.Sc. in Multidisciplinary Therapy Child Health from the University of Southampton, an M.Ed. in Advanced Literacy Instruction from Concordia University, and her Ed.D. from Sam Houston State University. She is currently the Managing Editor of the TALE Yearbook. Dr. Maynard has over 25 years of experience in K-12 education. She is honored to serve on the TALE Board to promote literacy achievement for all!
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Dr. Gina Doepker (2024-2026)
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Dr. Gina M. Doepker is an associate professor in the School of Education at The University of
Texas at Tyler. Doepker received her Ph.D. from The Ohio State University in Literacy Education. She is currently the M.Ed. in Reading Program Coordinator and teaches undergraduate and graduate literacy courses. |
