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Name: Shera D. Carter School/Feeder Pattern: Rusk K-8 Magnet School/Project Chrysalis Middle School Email Address: scarter8 (at) houstonisd (dot) org Other Contact Info:

Brief Bio:

Shera Carter is a dynamic literacy coach ansd social justice advocate at two unique schools in the Houston Independent School District. Project Chrysalis is an exemplary school where Rigor, Relevence, and Personalization take center stage. The Rusk K-8 Magnet School formerly known as Rusk Elementary is a cutting edge Science and Technology Magnet school that is poised to make a dignificant difference in the lives of under-resourced learners. Rusk has began a TOUCH initiative inspired by Rudy Rasmus of St. John's United Methodist Church aimed at making a difference in the lives of students from poverty and the school's significant homeless population.

Shera Carter has received recognition Who's Who Among America's Top Teacheir's-multiple years, Teacher of the Year, finalist for Houston World Affairs Council International Teacher of the Year. Her proudest accomplishment is coaching high school students from traditionally marginalized groups deemed as unmotivated and non compliant to two state championship titles in Debate, congressional recognition, and over 200 trophies and awards in less than years.

Shera is the founder of the Education Empowerment Zone and believes that as Barack Obama said, "Every student should have the oppportunity to go to schools that are worthy of harnessing each student's potential."