Defending the honor of Texas students and educators since 2004.
Board of Directors
Scott & Leslie Milder
Co-Founders
The Milders founded Friends of Texas Public Schools in 2004 with a commitment to educating Texans about the strengths and achievements of Texas public schools...and there are plenty! Scott has invested the last 20+ years in the educational architecture industry and is the K-12 Market Leader at VLK Architects where he leads the firm’s education advocacy efforts.
Dr. Dalane Bouillion
Board President
Dalane is Chief Development Officer at VLK Architects where she works to bridge experiences in education to the school design process as a thought leader and partner for clients.
Elizabeth MComb
Vice President - Local Strategy
Lizzi McComb has spent the last 15 years working in public education, serving as a School Psychologist, Special Education Advocate, and higher ed faculty member. She currently partners with districts across Texas to implement high-quality out-of-school time programs through her work with Right at School. Liz is honored to contribute to the mission of FOTPS in celebrating and advocating for the great work happening in our schools.
Jason Osborne
Vice President - Statewide Strategy
Jason Osborne serves as the Chief Business Officer for the scientific and educational virtual reality company, syGlass. Prior to syGlass, he served over six years as the Chief Innovation Officer at Ector County ISD in Odessa, Texas. In both capacities, he spearheaded innovative educational experiences for students and teachers through STEM methodology, research, and engaging authentic investigations.
Dr. Shelby McIntosh Goldman
Director of Partnerships & Strategic Alliances
Shelby is Senior Vice President of K12 Sales at Scholarus Learning, a portfolio of education companies united in their belief that education has the power to transform lives and committed to harnessing their collective solutions to help cultivate and sustain that transformation
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Charlie Davis
Director of Advisory Engagement
Charlie is an Energy Solutions Business Development Manager with Schneider Electric. Schneider Electric's purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all.
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Tina Shanks
Director of Corporate Partnerships
Tina is the Regional Sales Manager in Texas for Raptor Technologies, a integrated company that provides school safety software that enables schools to prevent, prepare, respond and recover from any emergency. She started out as a classroom teacher and then transitioned into Ed Tech sales 20 years ago, continuing her passion for education outside of the classroom.
Isaac Trevino
Director of Storytelling & Communications
Isaac Treviño has been a steadfast advocate for public education throughout his life, with strong family ties to the K–12 system—his father serves as a superintendent, and many of his relatives have worked as educators and district leaders. With more than seven years of experience collaborating with school districts in the field of educational technology, Isaac is dedicated to supporting and empowering educators across Texas.
Dr. Allison Matney
Director of Research & Insights
With 30 years of experience in public education in Texas, Allison is a passionate advocate for public schools across the state. She is currently a Senior Consultant at STRIVE Public Policy Resources where she serves as Deputy Director of the Texas Center for School Accountability. As a proud board member of FOTPS, Allison is honored to help advance the organization’s mission to celebrate and support Texas public education.
Blake Powell
Director of Governance & Nominations
Blake is the managing partner of Powell Law Group, serving hundreds of school districts in Texas. The firm handles a broad range of general school law and litigation issues.
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James Guerra
Director of Community Engagement
James has served education systems in various roles since 2004, recognizing early on that human capital drives sustainable improvement in schools. In 2014, he founded his company with the mission of helping school systems nationwide retain top educators and partner with select organizations to ensure every learner has the tools for success. A Texas State University graduate with a BA in Public Relations, James has served on the Austin Ed Fund Board, the WGI Advisory Board, and two terms on Texas State’s Leadership Council.
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