Current School Board Members:

currently serves as the school board‘s lay pastor of the Mount Jezreel Christian School.   She strongly believes education should not be limited to the pursuit of academic knowledge. Education is the physical, social, moral, and mental growth stimulated and developed through a person’s environment. Every child can learn and her goal is to ensure that students grow through real life experiences while striving to become college and career ready.

Professional Highlights

• 30 years in the Public School System
• Elementary School Teacher
• Instructional Resource Specialist
• Professional Development Schools /University Of Maryland Student Teacher Mentor
• S. Early Childhood Education from Winston-Salem State University

M.Ed. Curriculum  and Instruction with a Focus in Administration  from McDaniel College

Favorite Scripture

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your path straight.

currently serves as a school board member of the Mount Jezreel Christian School. Her interests in education include effective classroom management, efficient administration and pupil centered learning. She has participated in numerous courses to support the whole child as well as to provide appropriate support and resources to educators.

Professional Highlights

• 35 years employed by the District of Columbia Public Schools.
• Progressed from Health and Physical Education teacher to Dean of Students, Assistant Principal and served as a Principal for 7 years.  Upon her retirement she served as an adjunct professor at PGCC, a monitor for the After School Program in DCPS and a mentor for new teachers in PGCPS.
• S. Health and Physical Education from North Carolina Central University.
• M.Ed. Curriculum  and Instruction with a Focus in Administration  from McDaniel College

Favorite Scripture

Colossians 3:17 Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. KJV

serves as a member of the school board. Serves as the Administrator for the Mount Jezreel Christian School. She is committed to the school Mission and Vision and the school motto of “Building a Foundation for Academic and Spiritual Excellence”. One of her greatest joys is observing students when they first learn to read. Reading opens a whole new world to beginner readers.

Professional Highlights

• 16 years as a private school Administrator
• Prekindergarten and Kindergarten School Teacher
• Completed the Childcare Development Certification which is recognized by the Council for Professional Recognition
• Professional Development- Education Week/Association for Christian Schools International/Maintains compliance of Office of Child Care Licensing Mandatory Training
• B.S. Business Administration from University of the District of Columbia

Favorite Scripture

Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

Currently serves as the secretary for the Mount Jezreel Christian School Board. She has always been a strong advocate for children, teaching in the public school as well as the Mount Jezreel Sunday School for over thirty years. She believes all children deserve a stimulating, challenging and enjoyable education that will allow them to aim high and achieve their life goals. She sees education as the door opener to an exciting and rewarding career.

• Presently – Adjunct Professor at Trinity Washington University (22 years)
• Retired with 30 years from District of Columbia Public Schools as Classroom Teacher and Assistant Principal
• 34 years working with students with disabilities
• A.  Sociology– Howard University

M.A. – Early Childhood Special Education – George Washington University

Favorite Scripture

Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

EXECUTIVE BIOGRAPHY (Brief)

Andrea Thomas currently serves as the Executive Vice President for the United Planning Organization (UPO), the Community Action Agency for Washington, DC where she oversees the Communications, Development, Technology, Advocacy and Volunteer Divisions.  In her role as EVP, Ms. Thomas also guides the organizational strategic plan development and execution and manages several key agency initiatives. Ms. Thomas also serves as the liaison to UPO Inspire; an independent fundraising entity for UPO.

Ms. Thomas’ career began in the field of youth development where she worked locally, primarily with first generation college students, at the Consortium of Universities; DC Community Prevention Partnership; and the Institute for Higher Education Policy.  Ms. Thomas’ commitment expanded her youth work to serve as a youth work best practices instructor for the Advancing Youth Development BEST Practices and as one of three national trainers for Scholarship America.

Ms. Thomas received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of California at Davis and her Master of Education Policy, Planning and Administration from the University of Maryland, College Park. Ms. Thomas is a volunteer for the National Center for Children and Families and currently serves on the Montgomery County Community Development Advisory Committee and is board member of the national organization – DiabetesSisters- based in North Carolina.  Ms. Thomas formerly served on the board of and College and Career Connections in Washington, DC.

Trustee Carolyn Alston currently serves as the Church Administrator and the Assistant Lay Pastor of the MJCS Board. She strongly believes in preparing today’s youth for tomorrow’s world. In a world of rapid change, young people need the right mix of skills to thrive. Skills like communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and flexibility have always been important for work and life. But they will be even more crucial for future generations. Young people everywhere need to develop a greater breadth of skills to evaluate and apply knowledge in ways that meet the new demands of our changing social and economic world.

Professional Highlights

• 30 years of government service as a Personnel Specialist/Manager
• Youth Church School and Bible Institute Teacher
• Master of Business and Public Administration
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
• Associate of Science in Business Administration

Favorite Scripture

Matthew 6:33 – Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. NLT

Dr. Roberson (Dr. Rob) is a 10-year veteran of the United States Navy.  He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology (Pre-med) and is a Cum Laude graduate of Life University College of Chiropractic, located in Atlanta, GA.  He has been a practicing chiropractor in Washington, DC for 21 years.  He is the owner and director of ACSTherapy, Inc, a chiropractic and rehabilitation clinic.  He treats and specializes in numerous sports related injuries as well as Upper Cervical Specific conditions.  For the past four years, he has co-treated (with dentists) numerous patients with Sleep Apnea, TMJ Disorders, Myofascial Pain, Headaches and Chronic Pain.  He is also certified Ergonomist.  Dr. Roberson is a member of the American Chiropractic Association, American Academy of Spine Physicians, Academy of Spinal Biomechanics and Rehabilitation and Sacral-Occipital Organization.  He is an active member of the Mt. Jezreel Men’s Ministry and Christian School Board.

Favorite Scripture

Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.