OUR LEADERSHIP

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Program Director

Amy Jo Vazquez, M. Ed.

AmyJo Vazquez is a Bilingual Special Education Teacher serving for 28 years in the Bridgeport Public School system. Amy has a passionate desire to see the bondages of illiteracy broken off the underserved children of Bridgeport. She has a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Relations, a Master of Science Degree in Bilingual Special Education, a Sixth Year Degree in Elementary Education. Married to Pastor Pedro Vazquez, Amy and Pedro established their ministry at Gospel Light Community Church as they make their home in Bridgeport. They have three beautiful daughters that are married and serving the Lord, and 7 grandchildren. They are currently involved in missionary ventures in Haiti.

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Middle School Program Coordinator

Alisha Price, M. Ed.

Alisha Price holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, and Masters of Science in Education. A veteran educator-leader with over twenty years of teaching experience with the City of Bridgeport Board of Education and recognized as Outstanding Teacher of the Year and for Excellence in Teaching. She serves on numerous leadership and advisory committees in her school and in the community. She believes that high quality education is a “priceless” investment to which all children deserve equitable access. Her passion is to help, tea bch, and empower others.

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Lower School Program Coordinator

Tinesha Sneed, M.Ed.

Tinesha is a first grade teacher serving students and families in Bridgeport Public Schools for the past 6 years. Tinesha earned a Bachelor's degree from Southern Connecticut State University and a Master’s Degree from University of Bridgeport. She is a proud Bridgeport resident and a loving mother to a charismatic gentleman attending middle school. She is a passionate teacher who LOVES her job! She has always loved school and adores sharing her love of learning with the children in her community.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Gabrielle Beam

Founder & President

Gabrielle Beam pastors in Bridgeport, CT and works with 100+ pastors, ministry leaders, and non-profit organizations throughout New England and the tai-state area. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from California Polytechnic State University and two master’s degrees from Yale Divinity School. Gabrielle has an unwavering passion to see children from all walks of life thrive and believes that every child in America regardless of race, gender or socio-economic level, should be able to read fluently at grade level or above and be equipped with the necessary resources to reach their God-given potential. Gabrielle is married to her best friend, David. Together they share the immense joy of being the parents of and close friends to their adult children.

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Theodore Plummer

Treasurer

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Alisha Price, M. Ed.

Secretary

Alisha Price holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, and Masters of Science in Education. A veteran educator-leader with over twenty years of teaching experience with the City of Bridgeport Board of Education and recognized as Outstanding Teacher of the Year and for Excellence in Teaching. She serves on numerous leadership and advisory committees in her school and in the community. She believes that high quality education is a “priceless” investment to which all children deserve equitable access. Her passion is to help, tea bch, and empower others.

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David Beam, Ph.D.

Board Member

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Christopher Leighton, M.Div.

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Pedro Vazquez, M.Ed.

Board Member

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