Mr. Adejobi immigrated to the United States after completing high school in Lagos, Nigeria. He studied English at Florida State University and continued his education at the University of Texas at Austin where he majored in Communications and Theatre.

He has written, directed and recorded audio CDs, videos and documentaries which have garnered critical reviews. Most recently, Mr. Adejobi has taught African drum classes and Story Telling under the auspices of Carver Community Cultural Center in San-Antonio, for the San-Antonio school district. Through this medium he has been able to inspire, inform, instill, entertain and re-educate the students about African culture and its diversity. Mr. Adejobi is also the father of two beautiful children - Caridad and Rene who keep him hoping.

Mr. Adejobi currently instructs African Drum classes for K – 5th grade.

Ms. Baldon was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She graduated from Sam Houston State University with a B.A. in Dance and a minor in Spanish. In addition to her studies at SHSU, she spent summers studying dance with different dance companies. Ms. Baldon also studied Spanish abroad in Puebla, Mexico and Heredia, Costa Rica. She currently dances professionally in the Austin area.

Ms. Baldon currently teaches Dance.

“We will be known forever by the tracks we leave.” - Dakota proverb

After nearly 30 years away, a native son has returned. Mr. Coles is a graduate of the University of New Mexico with a B.S. in Afro-American Studies, Political Science and Speech Communications. He offers several years of teaching and coaching experience.

Mr. Coles is the elementary Spanish and Physical Education instructor. In addition, he is the After-School program coordinator.

Mr. Daniels’ reason for teaching is simple: “I am a man who has been given the opportunity to experience information from different people and resources and I want others to have the same opportunity.”

He is a graduate of Langston University with a B.S. in the field of science and an Associate in Art & Science. He has been blessed to have 12 years of experience with the Pre-K-12th grades in multiple subject areas. His main focus is science through the application of art and math. He hopes to increase his educational goals by offering his resources, skills and services to Texas Empowerment Academy.

Mr. Daniels is currently the art instructor for K-5th grade.

Karin E. Gaywas born, in Detroit, Michigan.
Her childhood included a lot of moving around due to the fact her father was in the military.

Mrs. Gay received an associate degree in child development; she continued her educational journey at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor where she received a Bachelors of Arts degree in secondary education with a minor in English and Speech.

Mrs. Gay has taken graduate coursework in counseling at Tarleton State University. Soon after, she met her husband and together they raised their two daughters. After many years of homeschooling her daughters, she returned to the classroom.

Mrs. Gay loves teaching and learning. Most of all she enjoys learning from the students around her. She is an active member in her church and is fond of spending time with her friends and family.

Mrs. Gay is currently the Kindergarten teacher.

Ms. Driver is the 2nd grade teacher at Texas Empowerment Academy Elementary School. Ms. Driver received her Bachelor’s Degree from Huston-Tillotson University.

She enjoys teaching and lives by her personal motto, “Learning is an echo and there is so much space.” Ms. Driver loves to do arts and crafts, volunteering, writing and reading in her spare time.

Mr. Johnson is a native of Monroe, Louisiana. He moved to the Austin area several years ago with his wife and three sons. Mr. Johnson attended Huston-Tillotson University where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice. He also received a Master of Education degree from Texas State University, majoring in Elementary Education.

In addition, he is the 3rd grade teacher at Texas Empowerment Academy. Mr. Johnson believes that education gives us wings to expand our lives and to inspire us for greatness.

Mrs. Jones graduated from The University of North Texas in Denton with a Communication Studies degree.

She and her husband have lived in Austin for three years and they absolutely love it! She enjoys gardening, going to the gym, journaling, and spending time with her friends and family. She is very excited and committed to teaching.

This is her second year teaching first grade and she looks forward to another extraordinary school year. Her goal is to provide your child with a challenging, rewarding first-grade school year full of learning and fun.

Brittany Pope, from Queens, New York. received her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with Honors from Huston- Tillotson University.  She is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. and a member of Kappa Delta Pi (International Honor Society in Education). Ms. Pope is pursuing her Master’s Degree in Elementary Education at Texas State Graduate College.

She is excited to be a part of the Texas Empowerment Academy faculty and growing in the field. She looks forward to the opportunity to assist in the Kindergarten classroom.

"Ms. Bridgette,” as she is referred to, was born and raised in Arkansas. She graduated with a Bachelor in Education and a minor in Sociology from Henderson State University. Upon graduation she moved to Dallas, Texas. Ms. Bridgette is very passionate about the importance of Math and Science and understands that being a great teacher is very challenging, yet rewarding.

She loves to teach by the motto, "A good teacher is like a candle - it consumes itself to light the way for others.”

Ms. Bridgette is currently the fourth and fifth-grade Math and Science teacher as well as the fifth-grade homeroom teacher.

Ms. Stuartis from Magnolia, Arkansas. She attended school in Arkadelphia, Arkansas where she received her bachelor’s degree from Henderson State University.  Ms. Stuart believes that EVERY student can ACHIEVE by teaching EVERY student to the best of her ability!!!

Ms. Stuart is the fourth grade homeroom teacher as well as the fourth and fifth grade Language Arts instructor. In addition, Ms. Stuart serves as the elementary campus’ reading coordinator.