Christina Linehan, who graduated W.T. White High School in 2006, is a talented and creative actress and writer who found success rather quickly in L.A. landing a number of national commercials. Today, she is honing her craft and living her passion as a writer, actress and performer. AlumNow, The Hub feature that profiles district alumni, caught up with Linehan after her appearance in the nationally televised “Grease Live!” for some sound advice to students encouraging them to create a reputation in which they can be proud. What are you doing now? I’m an actress. Briefly list a few of your career…
Author: Libby Daniels
From morning announcements to student assemblies and halftime at the football games, it was clear that Keith Solis’ future could very well involve a microphone. Today, as a well-respected radio personality and music director, this Lincoln High School graduate (Class of 1985) has built a career based on talents discovered at an early age. AlumNow, The Hub feature that profiles Dallas ISD alumni, checked in with Solis after he returned to his alma mater to encourage students, offer advice, and share wisdom. What are you doing now? I’m a radio announcer and music director of KRNB (Smooth R&B 105.7). As…
The excitement continues to build as students prepare for next school year at Balch Springs Middle School when the campus transitions to an all-girl school. Students came out with their parents to find out more information about the Young Women’s STEAM Academy at Balch Springs which opens this fall. It will be joined by the Young Men’s Leadership Academy at Fred F. Florence Middle School, which is transitioning to a single-gender school for the young men. Just under two miles apart, the schools are ideally located to become companion schools to each other. Open to students throughout the district, both…
As a student at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Jordan Cleaver, Class of 2008, found the perfect outlet to fuel her love of the arts. Today, Cleaver is a working cellist who, at a young age, has found herself in the company of royalty. AlumNow, The Hub feature that profiles Dallas ISD alumni, caught up with Cleaver as she took the time to perform and talk with students during career day at Alex W. Spence Talented and Gifted Academy. What are you doing now? I am a professional cellist. Briefly list a few of…
It’s a fair statement to say students and staff at Fred Florence and Balch Springs middle schools are beyond excited about the upcoming school year when both campuses will transition to gender specific schools. It is also fair to say that parents and community members are equally pumped about the seeds of opportunity being planted through this bold approach to achieving academic excellence. “I love the idea because I feel like the students are going to be more focused on what needs to be done,” said Balch Springs parent Margarita Padron. This fall, the Young Women’s STEAM Academy at Balch…
For Daniel Cruz, a 2001 graduate of the School of Health Professions at the Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center, life has been about being determined to reach his goals. Today, Cruz works with high school students to instill that same drive in them and help prepare them for success in the higher education arena. AlumNow, The Hub feature that checks in with district alumni for an update on what they’ve been doing, connected with Cruz to catch up with his latest endeavors. What are you doing now? I’m the Director of Partnerships and Technology at Education is Freedom where I…
A 2004 graduate of Skyline High School, Christopher Stewart learned early that he was the master of his fate and became accustomed to taking advantage of every opportunity presented to him. Today, he encourages students to do the same and to take ownership of their future. AlumNow, The Hub feature that profiles district alumni, caught up with Stewart for an update. What are you doing now? I’m associate director of recruitment of admissions and programming at Dillard University in New Orleans. Briefly list a few of your career and/or personal highlights. After graduating from Skyline High School in 2004, I…
In a world where hippos dance and cell phones walk, who knows what could happen? That was the scene at the latest Destination Imagination tournament held at Bryan Adams High School. Of course, the hippos weren’t real and neither were the cell phones, but the imagination was off the chain. Nearly 200 teams from across the district gathered to compete during a day when it paid for students to let their imaginations run wild. Teams presented projects, which they’ve spent the last six months perfecting, complete with props, costumes, and scenery. Fourteen teams advanced and will now take their projects…
As a student at the School of Business and Management at the Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center, Jakeim Jackson-Bell (Class of 2010) enjoyed writing business proposals. After graduating from high school, he went on to earn a business degree and landed a job in human resources. Today, he is continuing his higher education path working toward his MBA. Through it all, he has built a solid foundation by learning to take the advice of others. What are you doing now? I’m a human resource manager at Briarwood School in Houston and working on my MBA in health care administration. Briefly…
Students at Seagoville High School are poised to take education to the next level as plans are being made to launch the school’s Pathways to Technology (P-Tech) Early College High School in the fall, pending approval by the Texas Education Agency. The school will be the first of its kind in the state of Texas and will combine academic rigor with a career focus, giving students the opportunity to earn an industry-recognized associate degree while, simultaneously, completing high school requirements. Students will be paired with mentors from the business community and gain practical workplace experience with paid internships, and they…