Daphne Morgan, Title I Coordinator at Felix Cook Elementary School.  I have over 30 years teaching experience in HISD.  I am a graduate of Prairie View A & M University. I enjoy working with teachers, students and parents.  I believe “If you can change a mind….you can change the world.”

LaWanda Williams: I am the Literacy Coach at Felix Cook, Jr. Elementary.   I am from Houston, Texas.  I attended Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas where I graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice.  I later received my teaching certification from Houston Alternative Certification Program as well as my Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Reading from Grand Canyon University.  I have taught 11 years in Houston Independent School District.  I am very compassionate about students’ academic achievement and for students to become life-long learners and readers.  In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, reading, attending and supporting the professional teams of Houston!

Yvonne Parks: Hello! My name is Yvonne Parks and the 2009-2010 school year is my first year at Felix Cook Elementary as the school guidance counselor.  I received my Bachelors Degree from Texas Southern University in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership and Counseling from Prairie View A&M University. I was a classroom teacher with 3^rd, 4^th and 5^th grade experience.   

I love working with children and families and truly enjoy my job as a school counselor. It is my goal to help students achieve social, emotional, and academic success. I look forward to working with the staff, students, and parents at Felix Cook Elementary School and I am very excited about the 2009-2010 school year

Sonya Hamilton:  My name is Sonya Hamilton, Instructional Coordinator at Felix Cook, Jr. Fine Arts Academy.  I am a native of Houston Texas.  I attended Texas Woman’s University where I received my Bachelors of Science Degree in Elementary Education.  I am currently a graduate student at the University of Houston Clear Lake, pursuing my Masters of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Language Arts.  I have taught for 11 years in the Houston Independent School District.  I am committed to providing instruction that fosters critical thinking and problem solving to prepare students for college and the many opportunities that await them.

Arlyn Jackson:  I am Arlyn Jackson, Magnet Coordinator at Felix Cook, Jr. Elementary and Fine Arts Academy.  I am from Katy, Texas.  I attended Prairie View A&M University where I received a Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Education and a Masters of Education Degree in Early Childhood.  I received my teaching certification in Elementary Education.  I have taught for many years and loved every moment!  I believe that all children can learn and be successful in life.

Carolyn Bass-Bailey: I am Carolyn Bass-Bailey,  School Nurse at Felix Cook Jr. Elementary School.  I have over 18 years experience in HISD.  I am a native Houstonian and a graduate of Phillis Wheatley High School and Prairie View A & M University. I hold a Masters Degree in Health Education from Texas Southern University.

I believe in providing comprehensive preventive health care to the students and staff of Felix Cook Elementary in order to improve attendance and enhance daily instruction.