Mr. Wilford Davis is Fifth Grade Team Leader and Math Lead Teacher for Cook Elementary. He is a native of Houston , TX, and a graduate of Texas Southern University. He is currently pursuing his Masters Degree in Education Administration at the University of Phoenix.  Mr. Davis has been an educator in HISD’s North Region since 2003. He has always had a desire to see students reach their highest potential not only in the classroom, but in life. In addition to being a teacher, Mr. Davis is a very talented musician who plays keyboard, organ, and drums. Most importantly, he is an extremely proud member of the Cook Stallion Team!

 Mrs. Regina Meredith-Francisco is a fifth grade reading teacher at Felix Cook Elementary School. Mrs. Meredith is originally from Jackson, Mississippi but has spent  17 years in Phoenix, Arizona before moving to Houston, Texas 6 years ago. Mrs. Meredith received her Master Degree in Reading and Curriculum of Instruction since her arrival to Texas. She is married with one son. Mrs. Meredith is a dedicated teacher that has a serious passion for teaching and thrives for success. Every child that walks through the doors of Mrs. Meredith’s class will walk out a success.       

Shelia Smith: My name is Shelia Smith.  I am a native Houstonian.   My goal is to see each child grow to their fullest potential.  I believe all children can learn and be successful.  I received a B.S. degree from Sam Houston State University and my Masters from Prairie View A & M University.  I am looking forward to a very productive year. I know the students will learn a great deal and will be prepared to excel in the future. 

Jacqueline Whitaker-Adams is a native Houstonian who has been employed with Houston ISD for 13 years. I have been a certified teacher for nine years, specialized in regular education and ESL. I received my Bachelors Degree from the University of Houston Downtown and my  Masters Degree form Grand Canyon University. In the summer of 2008 I received my principal certification. I am happily married with two loving boys.  I describe myself as a life long learner and express to my students daily that each day is a new beginning.