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.

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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.

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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. 

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Our Board

Luis Negreros – Nonprofit finance and organizational strategy

Patricia Castillo – Family engagement and enrollment/recruitment; community member

Mike Feinberg – Charter school management and growth (Chair)

Anna Hardway – CEO, Neighborhood Schools; Organizational leadership; curriculum and accountability

Diana Castillo – School leadership; community member

Vanessa Ramirez – Co-founder; government relations; youth criminal justice advocate; community member

Christina Dismuke – business; finance; HR (ex-oficio Secretary)

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Our Leadership

Anna Hardway, CEO

Joanna Gomez, K-3 WC School Director

Claudia Cardenas, 4-8 WC School Director

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