The board make-up of My Father’s House is diverse and represents a group of caring and dedicated professionals. Board members are educators, social workers, attorneys, retirees, and young professionals interested in giving back to society. The collective backgrounds of board members play a crucial role in helping youth master skills that will allow them to lead productive lives and compete in the job market. As the nation continues to reach out, it is imperative that concerned citizens and organizations join forces with them to rescue youth and to help meet the needs of those who feel hopeless and alone. My Father’s House Foundation welcomes the opportunity to be of assistance.
The My Father’s House Foundation Board of Directors 2011
Mr. Rodney Basenburg, is a retired educator who has a M.A. in exceptional education and a B.S. in history. Mr. Basenburg is a business owner and is the manager of DPB and Crew, a Christian Hip- Hop artist.
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Martha Bouyer Retired Jefferson County Schools curriculum supervisor, Recipient of several NEH grants, Site Coordinator for the School Violence Prevention Program.
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David Paul Brooks is a Christian Rap and Hip Hop artist, song writer and minister. Mr. Brooks formed DPB ministries for his solo career and is the principle performer at one of the largest youth revivals known as The Basement.
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Catherine Bush, retired Social Security Administration after 32 years. Majority of work years spent in administrative/managerial positions including management analyst and training analyst (developed, coordinated, taught and supervised) with local and national responsibilities.
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April Smith Coffey, Supervisor of Gifted Education, Jefferson County Schools, Trainer for the Center for Law and Civic Education, School Violence Prevention Demonstration Program trainer.
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Crysta Hicks State Farm Insurance, UAB- Student, Body of Christ Deliverance Ministry
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Darius McKay Assistant Principal at Bragg Middle School, founding member of Christian Brothers Network.
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Traci Maxwell State sales representative for Voyager Learning Company
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Carolyn M. McKinstry President – Sixteenth Street Foundation, Inc., B.S. Economics, Fisk University, Nashville, Tn, M. Div. Samford University (Beeson Divinity School), Birmingham,
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Dr. April Lufkin Miller is a teacher at the Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School, Shades Valley High School where she teaches Advanced Placement American History and A.P & I.B. Psychology. April served on the Avondale Community School Advisory Board for three years, two years on the Altamont School’s Board of Governors, three years on Independent Presbyterian Church’s Youth Subcommittee.
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Sharon Pearson Transition Specialist, Retired transition specialist and job coach for Jefferson County Schools. Sharon is a state and national presenter and helped to develop the Alabama Occupation Diploma.
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Sally Reilly An attorney in private practice serving the legal needs of small businesses, creative professionals, and those who work in the arts or nonprofit communities. Her primary areas of practice include publishing, entertainment, and media law, as well as general contract and corporate work.
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Rochelle Sharp Assistant Group Home Director, Higdon Hill School, Miles College Alumni
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Jocelyn Anne Schilling UniServ Director- Alabama Education Association, Department of Human Resources- Mentor, Cullman Area Animal Welfare Association- Foster parent for dogs.
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Dr. Alan D. Stevens Currently with LAH Real Estate. Former educator with the State of Alabama Department of Education and Jefferson County Schools.
Ahmad Ward, Head of Education Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. Member of Tabernacle Baptist Church.
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Alice Westery Licensed Bachelor of Science, Social Worker, Nutrition Service Specialist, Advocate for Home Youth Prevention, Member of MFHF,NASW, CAC, MBSH, CPC, HG, MUS,