We work directly with the Outer Banks Latino community to promote education and encourage cross-cultural understanding. Our mission is to:
- Contribute to partnerships with civic and nonprofit organizations within our community
- Create family awareness of the importance of education and social engagement
- Nurture resilience in our families by identifying and building on existing strengths
- Share strategies for teaching English Learners with teachers, tutors, and volunteers
- Organize special cultural events to foster cross cultural interaction
- Provide additional learning opportunities for the entire family
Each member of our Advisory Team brings a special set of skills and experience to our Sea Change Partnership:
- Kay Minis, Coordinator
- Jessica Loose, Coordinator
- Daniel Garza Salazar, Mentor
- Roga Compean, Pastor
- Sharon Sullivan, Publicist
- Maria Minis, Attorney
- Mora Velazquez Newton, Spanish Teacher
- Yessica Rabanal, Translator
- Ernesto Estrada, Spanish Media Facilitator
- Lourdes Caballero, Entrepreneur
Read more about our team here.