About us
Neighborhood Schools, Inc. was established in 2018 but its roots start in 1994. That year, 47 fifth graders at Macario Garcia Elementary School on the north side of Houston chose to join a new program called The Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP). Over twenty-five years later, these educators, community leaders, business leaders, skilled craftspersons, entrepreneurs, and social service providers see it as their responsibility and duty to rekindle that transformational experience for the children of today.We create educational options that will transform and revitalize our communities. Our work has started with two campuses: Westchase Neighborhood Schools and Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School. In 2022, we will support children from Pre-K through 8th grade.
Our Vision
Our vision is to ensure that all children complete their PreK-12 education ready for success in college and/or careers, with the freedom to choose the most fulfilling life path. As adults, they will be empowered by gratitude to help the next generation of learners.
Our Mission
Neighborhood Schools, Inc’s (NSI) mission is to guide children from underserved communities to love learning and develop the academic skills and virtues to succeed in life and transform their communities.
NSI believes that all children deserve an education that allows them the freedom to choose their success story. Our students fall in love with learning, and they have the tools and skills needed to find their passion and path in life. We accomplish this goal by providing our autonomous campuses with safety net resources so they can focus on academics with a whole-child, blended learning model.
Our Board (2024-2025)
Michael Feinberg, Chair mfeinberg@txsvf.org
Yazmin Guerra, Member yguerra@worktexas.org
Anna Hardway, Member/CEO ahardway@neighborschools.org
Luis Negreros, Member accounting@luisnegreros.com
Patricia Castillo, Member castillo.patti11@gmaiil.com
Christina Dismuke, Secretary cdismuke@txsvf.org
Diana Castillo, Member dfacastillo@gmail.com
Vanessa Ramirez, Member Vaness.Ramirez@hcjpd.hctx.net
Our Leadership
Anna Hardway, CEO
Joanna Gomez, K-3 WC School Director
Claudia Cardenas, 4-8 WC School Director
