We are your ACE Family Engagement Specialists. Our program at Austin Community College provides services to the families of students (Pre K-12th grades) whose schools are the recipients of the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant. These programs are called ACE programs and, in Taylor, they are called Flight School programs.
We coordinate the collaboration of parent and family engagement programs and activities to support parent and student success, including adult education services and volunteer opportunities.
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Tonda Turner
Tonda has served families and students in the education system for the past 36 years. Her work includes early childhood through higher education and the mental health system. She is currently a Family Engagement Coordinator with Austin Community College working in partnership with the Central Texas ACE Collaboration, a 21st CCLC which focuses on family engagement support and college and career readiness. Ms. Turner previously worked as a Parent/Community Specialist for seven years in Round Rock ISD at Title 1 campuses serving families and students at two elementary campuses. She also led nationally accredited child development programs for ten years and provided technical support for the Texas Education for Homeless Children and Youth.
Jayme Johnson
Jayme has served students and families in education for the past decade. His work includes leading and implementing after school programs in Austin and Tarrant County for the Boys and Girls Club. Jayme has worked with community centers, school districts, and charter schools. Jayme has an associates and bachelor's degree in political science from Austin Community College and Fort Hays State University. He interned for the Texas Legislature and a U.S. congressman. Jayme is currently pursuing a masters' degree in Political Science. He is currently a Family Engagement Coordinator with Austin Community College, working in partnership with the Central Texas ACE Collaboration, a 21st CCLC which focuses on family engagement support & college/career readiness.