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Austin Aspires
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Meet the Aspires Team

Jayne Gibson

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Executive Director
director@austinaspires.org

Jessica Anderson

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Parent Engagement Coordinator
parentengagement@austinaspires.org
507-318-6160

Sharing, supporting, and connecting families with a warm hand off to the resources that support them is something I truly enjoy about my role with Austin Aspires. It is tough to navigate the resources in a community, especially for those who are new to calling Austin “home”. No need is too small, and I hope our community knows that you don’t have to do it alone. We are a part of a thriving community and there is a place and role for each person whether that be a parent or student. It is important to know how your role can shape the outcome for your family.
 
Favorite Quote: “If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can't survive.”
― Brené Brown

Jesus Alvarez

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Middle School Navigator
msnavigator@austinaspires.org
507-440-4919

My favorite part of the job is ​spending time with the kids and being able to play soccer with them.

Favorite Quote: “ Failure is success in progress, never give up on what you really want to do."

MaKayla Oxley

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Early Childhood Navigator
ecnavigator@austinaspires.org
​507-438-6869

I enjoy working with ages newborn to 6 because those first few years of life are so crucial for future success and development. Being able to help children access positive, nurturing, and stimulating experiences to help them grow and succeed is an amazing feeling! I also love that my work not only connects me so closely with the children I work with but with their parents as well. It’s not easy to be a parent and sometimes we all need a little help, support, or someone that can lend their time, through my work I’m able to support parents where they need it. Early Childhood is a professional and personal, as a mom of three, love for me.

Favorite Quote: “…The things that divide us are far less IMPORTANT than those that connect us.”  - Rachel Naomi Remen

Jwokamer Debock

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Middle/High School Navigator & A.L.O.T Program Coordinator
technavigator@austinaspires.org
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507-460-9834

My favorite part of my job is seeing the students and families we work with succeed. I love seeing the "ohhh" moments and smiles on students faces when they do something they didn't think they could do. 

Favorite Quote: “Invest in the human soul. Who knows, it might be a diamond in the rough.”
― Mary McLeod Bethune 

Brandon Robinson

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Middle/Highschool Navigator​
aspiresnavigator@austinaspires.org
507-318-6162

Gema Alvarado-Guerrero

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High School Navigator
hsnavigator@austinaspires.org
507-318-6158

Marcos Brigido

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Highschool Navigator
aspiresnavigator2@austinaspires.org
507-402-0423

My favorite part of my job is being able to support students in the most varied areas, especially in the social and emotional aspect, as many of them just need someone to listen to what they have to say. Knowing that I helped form better and more aware citizens brings me peace and happiness.

Favorite quote : "Success is a sum of many failures."
It will remind you that all failures that happen in your life lead you to successful life!

Jacqi Ruhter

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Communications & Marketing Coordinator
communications@austinaspires.org
507-308-0938

I love being able to share the stories with the community about all the amazing things that Austin Aspires is doing and all the things we have accomplished. 

Deb Swanson

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Office Manager
officemanager@austinaspires.org


Favorite quote: "How wonderful it is that nobody wait a single moment before starting to improve the world." - Anne Frank
Thank you for being an engaged partner in our community -- you help make this a community where residents can live, learn, work and play. Strong schools and families also make this a great community and your support helps to ensure we maintain our high quality schools while accommodating our growing student population and providing a quality environment for our kids to learn.
“One of the marvelous things about community is that it enables us to welcome and help people in a way we couldn't as individuals.” 
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– Jean Vanier
  • Home
    • About >
      • Our Structure
      • Our Approach- Strive Together
      • Our Staff
      • Data & Reports
    • Community Events
    • News
    • Contact
  • Preschool & Early Childhood Resources
    • Virtual Early Childhood HUB
    • Childcare Openings
    • Preschool Openings & Registration
    • Kindergarten Readiness
    • V.I.P Voices Influencing Parenting
    • Conscious Discipline
  • School Age Resources
    • A.C.E Tutoring Program
    • A.L.O.T - Aspiring Leaders of Tomorrow
    • B.O.T - Boys of Tomorrow
    • Hotspot Checkout
  • Community Resources
    • A.C.E Tutoring Program
    • Austin Area Resources
    • Conscious Discipline
    • Hotspot Checkout