Meet The Staff
Photos by Moore Moments Photography
Athletic Director, Head Football Coach, CTE Facilitator
Keegan Clark
Cheer Coach
Alisha Daniel
Email: adaniel@pathwayhc.org
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High School ELAR Teacher
Mr. Gabriel Dolla
Background/Educational Experience:
Andhra University; English and Foreign Languages University for my Masters in 1. English Literature and Language. 2. Education. 3. Teaching English Language. and 4. Functional English.
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Why I decided to become a part of the team at Pathway Academy:
Mr. Thaddeus McCalister was my Asst Principal in Odessa high School and he brought me here
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Fun Fact About Me:
​I have worked and visited 10 different countries and delivered regular and guest lectures in different universities, colleges and schools ranging from High School to University covering a wide range of curricula including IB.
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​​​Email: gdolla@pathwayhc.org
TBA
P. Franco
Email: pfranco@pathwayhc.org
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Marketing & Media Coordinator
Adrienne Green
Background/Educational Experience:
8 years of News Broadcasting; Angelo State University - B.S. Kinesiology w/ Athletic Training Option, English minor
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Why I decided to become a part of the team at Pathway Academy:
Students learn differently. I'm excited that this is an alternative for them to reach educational goals and get real life experience along the way.
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Fun Fact About Me:
I'm a comedian and perform all across Texas and beyond.
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Email: marketing@pathwayhc.org
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AVID Teacher / Volleyball Coach
Jennifer Hart
Background/Educational Experience:
​WGU and worked at DAEP for four years.
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Why I decided to become a part of the team at Pathway Academy:
I believe in these students. They can do anything they put their minds to.
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Fun Fact About Me:
I love to read books in my free time​
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Email: jhart@pathwayhc.org
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Curriculum Coach and Dyslexia Therapist
Raela James
Background/Educational Experience: I have a Masters in Reading and Curriculum from Grand Canyon University and Bachelors degree in Child and Family studies and teaching certification from UTPB. I have been in the education system for 27 years. I have taught Kindergarten, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade. The last 10 years I have been a Dyslexia Therapist.
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Why I decided to become a part of the team at Pathway Academy:
I love the vision of Pathway and the way they plan to teach our students to become responsible for their learning while also having the opportunity for real world experiences through internships.
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Fun Fact About Me:
I love to spend my spare time with my horse Daisy Mae.
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Email: rjames@pathwayhc.org
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STEM Teacher
Brittany Jourdan
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Email: bjourdan@pathwayhc.org
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7-9 Humanities Teacher
Ms. Theresa Manderski
Background/Educational Experience: Southern New Hampshire University - BA English - Concentration in Creative Writing in English - Prior to education I was in finance and served in senior leadership roles that allowed me to mentor and train others across all levels of the organization. Most recently I served as an ELA 1st grade teacher at Marcy Elementary
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Why I decided to become a part of the team at Pathway Academy:
I believe in the power of dreams. The dreams our students have of the future. Fostering those dreams through collaborative education to create individuals that are excited and prepared to be part of the community and achieve their dreams. I choose Pathway because I believe they are setting the foundations for students to become global students ready for college, careers, and life.
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Fun Fact About Me:
I love to travel, meet new people, try new foods, and see different cultures in action.
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Email: tmanderski@pathwayhc.org
Operations Assistant & Coach
Darius McCalister
Background/Educational Experience: Went to Big Spring High & attended Odessa College for sometime
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Why I decided to become a part of the team at Pathway Academy:
Wanted to be apart of something bigger than myself.
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Fun Fact About Me:
I love dad jokes!
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Email: dmccalister@pathwayhc.org
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Founder / Superintendent
Dr. Thaddeus McCalister
Background/Educational Experience: Doctorate Lamar University, bachelor’s and masters at Eastern New Mexico University
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Why I decided to become a part of the team at Pathway Academy:
The chance to create an educations that students need now. Students today need to feel loved, engaged, and valued.
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Fun Fact About Me:
Nothing at this time
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Email: tmccalister@pathwayhc.org
Teacher Apprentice
Veronica Modisette
Background/Educational Experience: Special Education / Life Skills and Behavior for 2 years with C.D. Fulkes Middle School, Round Rock, TX
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Why I decided to become a part of the team at Pathway Academy:
The positiveness everywhere and a better school for Academic learning for my daughter.
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Fun Fact About Me:
I DJ Tejano still going strong after 24 years. I started when I was 17.
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Email: vmodisette@pathwayhc.org
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Chief Operations Officer
Tommy Moore
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Email: tmoore@pathwayhc.org
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STEM Teacher & Coach
Zephaniah Nelson
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Email: znelson@pathwayhc.org
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Spanish / Art Teacher
Jeanie Quintero
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Email: jquintero@pathwayhc.org
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Executive Assistant
Nadine Reyes
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Email: nreyes@pathwayhc.org
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9th grade Humanities Teacher
Ms. Mercedes Ruiz
Background/Educational Experience: I went to high school at Big Spring High, attended college at Hardin Simmons University. I have taught at Big Spring High for two years.
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Why I decided to become a part of the team at Pathway Academy:
The change in culture it is trying to bring. Pathway is changing the culture by being more positive, and making learning more interesting for the kids versus focusing on a test. Traditional learning students get bored too quick, while Pathway is trying to make it more about the kids. The kids are the future and their learning is important.
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Fun Fact About Me:
I can watch hours of sports videos without getting bored.
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Email: mruiz@pathwayhc.org
TBA
S. Parupali
Email: sparupali@pathwayhc.org
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STEM Teacher
Madhumuta Samayamanthula
Email: samayamanthula@pathwayhc.org
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District Special Education Coordinator
Jennifer Thomas
Background/Educational Experience: I graduated from UTPB in 2003 with a BA in English. I have been in Special Education for 20 years
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Why I decided to become a part of the team at Pathway Academy:
Their mission!! I am excited to work with students in this environment. It will be a culture!!
Fun Fact About Me:
I eat 1-2 Hershey candy bars a day
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Email: jthomas@pathwayhc.org
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District PEIMS & Registrar Coordinator
Ms. Arelle Young
Background/Educational Experience: Graduated Robert E Lee HS in Midland Texas, then attended Midland College for a short period of time
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Why I decided to become a part of the team at Pathway Academy:
I chose Pathway because I truly believe in Dr. Thaddeus' vision, also I wanted to be a part of something great that would make a big impact on my kids futures as well.
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Fun Fact About Me:
My personality causes people to laugh often, and my smile is infectious. I tend to be the life of the party or a ray of sunshine on a dark cloudy day. One of the most caring people
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Email: ayoung@pathwayhc.org
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