“The heights by great men reached and kept/ Were not attained by sudden flight/ But they, while their companions slept/ Were toiling upward in the night” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Natalie Hernandez comes to Houston A+ Challenge with seven years of educational experience. A proud native of Southeast Houston, she has worked in many different capacities to help close the achievement gap and ensure that all students in the Houston area receive a quality education through educational reform. She most recently held the position of Assistant Principal at Ninth Grade College Preparatory Academy in Houston ISD. Natalie holds a B.A. in English Literature and an M.L.A. with an English Concentration. In her spare time, she spends time with friends and family, enjoys reading, and practices Bikram Yoga.
2009-10 Internship:
YES Prep Southeast, YES Prep Public Schools
Mentor Principal: Phillip Wright
A+ Coach: Lucille Maggi