Welcome, HOA alumni!

Our alumni — including school administrators, teachers, and beneficiaries — bring a wealth of professional experience and unique perspectives from their time partnering with Heart of America. United by a shared commitment to educational equity, they form a vibrant network that offers ongoing support, valuable insights, and lasting inspiration.

Resources

We list current and upcoming grants and other financial resources here, as well as share via ongoing email alerts. To stay in the know, please sign up for our email updates here. You can also email us to share a resource you are aware of.

College & Career Readiness

Libraries & Literacy

Health & Wellness

STEAM

Meet our alumni advisory committee

We’ve assembled an exceptional group of leaders who help steer our alumni network toward vibrant, dynamic, and lasting educational changes. Take a moment to meet a few of them here.

Bettye Adams
Bettye AdamsSchool Administrator at BCPSS, Baltimore, Maryland
Bettye is an experienced School Administrator with a demonstrated history of working in education for over 25 years. In addition, she has a diverse wealth of experience in nonprofits, coaching, event planning, and so much more.
Cherise Ayers
Cherise AyersCentral High School Principal, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Cherise claims a long history with Central, the oldest high school in Minnesota. She walked the halls as a student before assuming her current role as principal, just as her mother and sister had done; now her children call Central their own. She is proud, honored, and humbled to be the steward of this great institution.
Amanda Schmitter
Amanda SchmitterActing Principal at Grand Prairie ISD, Grand Prairie, Texas
Amanda Borowczak Schmitter has built a distinguished career in education. Most recently, she was appointed principal at Sam Rayburn Elementary, where she leads a diverse and innovative learning community focused on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM). Amanda has been recognized for her collaborative leadership style and her ability to foster strong community relationships.
Tamara Davis
Tamara DavisDistrict Librarian, Santa Ana, California
Tami is the District Librarian for Santa Ana Unified School District in Santa Ana. She has worked in libraries and education for over 25 years and has loved books and reading for as long as she can remember.
Greg Gaskins
Greg GaskinsCOO, Monument Academy Public Charter School, Washington, DC
Greg was born and raised in York, PA, and attended the University of Pittsburgh, receiving a Bachelor’s in Economics. After serving as Business Manager at Friendship Public Charter School, he transitioned into his current role at Monument Academy as Chief of Staff. He’s a dynamic leader and has been a football coach for over twelve years.
Jae Lee
Jae LeePrincipal at Burnette Elementary, Pasadena, Texas
After working as an engineer, Jae reimagined his career and pursued his dream of becoming an educator. He is now in his 25th year in education and 9th year as principal at Burnette Elementary, a recipient of an HOA library makeover. He’s excited to be part of a group of people who are passionate about innovative ways to improve education.

Change doesn’t happen alone

Corporate partners

Corporate partners support us in the form of financial donations, in-kind donations, strategic pro-bono projects, volunteering, and program support.

Community partners

Heart of America partners with school districts, non-profits, and like-minded organizations to help support volunteer recruitment, program support, and project execution.

Individual donors

Whether it’s a one-time or recurring gift, our donors help us make it happen throughout the United States. They are the lifeblood of our community!

Support education equity

Connect with our team to explore how we can collaborate to transform an educational space near you.

Let’s stay in touch

We periodically send updates about projects, industry-related news, and more. We’d love to keep you in the loop!

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