Eileen has a child in the Prosper ISD GT program and has been a volunteer at Gifted Minds Prosper (GMP) for approximately two years, most recently as the 2nd Vice President at GMP. Eileen has a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology with a focus in research methodology and social/personality psychology, and a Master’s in Education Policy and Leadership. She has research design experience in a variety of academic and applied domains identifying the perceptions, reactions, and learnings of target populations, as well as analytically identifying the most useful trends, strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. Eileen’s project work has examined cultures of aggression, eyewitness memory performance, false memory creation, the influence of negative emotion on memory, memory performance at different developmental stages, employee selection, jury deliberation, and best practices in the oversight of developing charter schools. She also has extensive experience teaching college and community college students on topics within psychology, statistics, and research methodology. Eileen splits her time between being a mom, doing short-term contract work, volunteering as a Girl Scout Troop leader (five years and counting!), enjoying the company of friends and family, and pursuing her appreciation of the arts. She brings to this position her experience supporting volunteer organizations, leading the design and execution of research projects, her background in cognitive psychology; classroom experience, experience with student development, strong communication skills, and a passion for improving education outcomes for students, and GT students, in particular.

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Shawna is a parent of two Prosper ISD students in middle and high school and is excited to help connect more parents and students in the GT program. She brings over 20 years of experience as a global technology leader and now focuses her work on leadership, career, and personal finance coaching through her business, Seedling Coach. As Program Liaison Officer, Shawna is passionate about building opportunities for enrichment, social connection, and sponsorship across Prosper ISD. She looks forward to helping create meaningful programs, fundraising initiatives, and community partnerships that support GT students and their families.

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I am a proud parent of a 4th grader at Spradley Elementary and am committed to helping build a strong and supportive school community. I have previously served as PTO Treasurer where I demonstrated strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for keeping the PTO running smoothly. I have continued to maintain an ongoing rapport with the current Spradley leadership & staff. I look forward to bringing that same dedication and experience to the Secretary role, ensuring clear communication and helping keep families informed throughout the year.

Courtney is a licensed CPA and has been practicing for 10 years. She earned her Accounting Degree from Metropolitan State College of Denver followed with a Master's of Business Administration Degree with a specialization in finance from The University of Oklahoma. She is a mom of four. Her two oldest children are being served by the GT program.

Shannyn is mom to Milo, a senior at Prosper High School and Madeleine, who is a junior a Mizzou. She earned her degree in Human Development & Family Studies from Penn State University and her Teaching Credentials at Chatham University. She is in her second year as a Doctoral student at UNT studying Educational Psychology with an emphasis on Gifted & Talented education. This background, along with having two children identified as Twice Exceptional, has helped her realize that being identified as GT is not an easy road. Shannyn’s education and experience in the classroom has inspired her passion for advocating for learning and growth, no matter a child’s ability or need. She is grateful to have one more year to work closely with Prosper ISD to enhance both the educational experience of GT students and the way teachers and families are supported.