Citizens for Educational Excellence 2016 - 2017 Annual Report | Page 2

HISTORY Citizens for Educational Excellence (CEE), established in 2003 by the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation, focuses on the six school districts in Corpus Christi. CEE also serves as the governing board and fiscal agent for the regional P-16 council, Education to Employment Partners, which serves 11 Coastal Bend counties, and for Coastal Compass Education and Career Resource Center. MISSION Citizens for Educational Excellence serves as a catalyst to bring people, resources, and information together to create an outstanding educational system for our community. GOALS Goal 1: Goal 2: Goal 3: Goal 4: Educate: Be an informed source on educational issues. Engage: Raise awareness of educational issues and obtain support for action. Coordinate: Collaborate with other community organizations to promote improvement of education. Evaluate: Assess the impact of the stated goals and strategies. 2017 BOARD OFFICERS Mr. Ken Trevino, Chair Mrs. Emily Martinez, Secretary Dr. Arturo Almendarez, Vice Chair Mr. Shannon Wilde, Treasurer Dr. Rick Alvarado Mrs. Gloria Hicks Dr. Leonard Rivera Mrs. Cheryl Segrest BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dr. Mary Jane Garza Mrs. Merritt Kennedy Dr. Michael Sandroussi Mr. Scott Sherman Executive Director Dr. Janet M. Cunningham Dr. Roland Hernandez Mr. Richard Pittman Dr. Gloria Scott Dr. Mary Sherwood