North Area Representative Candidates
Benita Jones
Benita Jones
Benita Jones has been an educator for almost 25 years. She has been a part of Tarrant County College 14 of those years. She currently serves as Director of Tarrant County College Adult Education Program. She has been an instructor, trainer/professional development lead, and mentor of students and families. Her past training includes; Trainer of Trainers, The Leadership Academy and Diversity. She loves working with the adult population and is totally committed to making a difference In their lives through her college, staff and the community. She has served as the North Texas representative on the TALAE board for two years. She considers this an honor, a wonderful life-changing experience and another avenue to aid students in completing their education, access training opportunities and improve their language skills. Benita would love to serve another two-year term to continue this process on a greater scale. She holds a Master’s degree in Counseling and a Bachelor degree in Political Science and a minor in Sociology. She has worked in the community her entire adult career, serving children, teens and adults.
Colby Cervantes
Colby Cervantes
I work for North Texas Adult Education (NTAEL) that is a department of Denton ISD. I provide any and all technical support for my program by introducing new programs and software as well as new technology. I also have helped shape our online presence by restructuring our website and rebranding our program with a new logo, flyers and marketing. I have also pushed our program to new heights by implementing online remote learning to our program giving our instructors and students a new way to engage in their teachings and learnings. I feel that my ambition to push forward with innovated ideas will greatly benefit TALAE as well as help me grow as an AEL provider. Thank you for this opportunity.