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BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE FOR ADULTS AND ADOLESCENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
Comprised of leaders in education, business, health care and philanthropy, each board member brings unique skills, extensive experience, and invaluable vision to the mission of Inspiration Village.
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Brenda Young - President
A Trinity resident for more than 28 years, Brenda has a Bachelors of Science degree in Environmental Education and is currently employed as a Teacher Specialist for Houston ISD's Outdoor Education Program at Camp Olympia, located just a few miles from Inspiration Village. Always willing to give of her time to improve her community, Brenda has been involved in a variety of organizations in Trinity, including Trinity ISD PTA, the Trinity Fair Association and Friends Blanch K. Werner of the Library.
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Mike Fulsom - Vice-President
For 25 of the more than 26 years Mike has lived in Trinity, he has worked to serve Trinity's youth in their agriculture pursuits through the Trinity County Fair Association. A co-founder of the Trinity Boys' and Girls' Club, he has also been an active member of the Trinity Volunteer Fire Department for more than a decade. Mike is retired from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice-Agriculture Department. |
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David Price - Co-Founder and Secretary/Treasurer
David has been in Trinity for over 15 years, where he serves the community as a Physician's Assistantand at East Texas Medical Center's Community Rural Health Clinic. After retiring from the Army after 20 years of service to our country that included tours of duty in Vietnam and Iraq, David is actively involved in civic organizations such as the Trinity Lion's Club, and is a medical volunteer for our nation's Disaster Response Team. |
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Dorothy Franklin
A native of Trinity, after graduating from Trinity High School Dorothy earned her Bachelor of Science in Education from Paul Quinn College, her Masters of Education and Mid-Management Administrator Certificationfrom Stephen F. Austin, as well as her Mentally Retarded Certification from Sam Houston State. Now retired after over 33 years in educational leadership, Dorothy serves on the Trinity Independent School District Board of Trustees, of which she is a past president.
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Lawrence Small
Born in Houston, but a resident of nearbyGroveton resident for more than 10 years., Larry received his Bachelor of Science degree from DeVry University in Dallas. Retired from General Electric Medical Systems, he is currently President of Allied Medical International, Inc. in Groveton. He is an active member of the Trinity County Chamber of Commerce, the Groveton Economic Development Council, and on the advisory committee for the local Cub Scout Troop.
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Daniel Lozano
A graduate from the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio with a B.S. in Emergency Health Science, Daniel is a Licensed Paramedic as well as an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) instructor. Currently working in polymer research with ExxonMobil Chemical, Daniel is also an adjunct professor of Disaster Management at the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, a Science ambassador for the Kids and Chemistry program and as the parent of a Downs Syndrome child, a member of the Downs Syndrome Association of Houston.
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Mary Ann Newhouse
Mary Ann is retired from Bell and McCoy and has lived just across the Trinity River in Riverside for over 5 years. Mary Ann grew up in Bremond Texas, has been married to Harold Newhouse for more than 35 years, and the couple has two adult children. Over the years she has generously donated her time to manyworthwhile communityorganizations, including Special Olympics, which she helped organize in Humble, Texas. |
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Philip Price - Administrator
Philip has over 10 years experience in counseling and social work backed by a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and a Master's degree in Counseling. Philip has also had specialty training in cultural diversity, family services, and behavioral management, as well as investigation into alternate care practices and facilities. Actively involved in Christian Ministry, Philip serves as a counselor and in other capacities for various ministries.
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INSPIRATION VILLAGE | P.O. Box 667, Trinity, Texas 75862 | 936-594-1588 | 