Jennifer Underwood
Jennifer Underwood is pursuing her Ph.D. in Instructional Leadership with a concentration in Social and Cultural Studies at The University of Alabama, Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, Technology Studies. Ms. Underwood is in the process of completing her dissertation on the effects that restorative methods have on school discipline. She also serves as a Graduate Research Assistant for the Leadership for Character Project at the university. Funded by the Kern Family Foundation and the Superintendent's Academy, this team works with educational leaders throughout the state to implement virtue-based character education approaches in their schools. In addition, Jennifer has spent over a decade as an educator in Alabama schools as an English/Language Arts and special education teacher. Ms. Underwood also holds certification in educational leadership/administration and is excited to leverage her expertise to support the work of Independence Preparatory Academy.
Courtney Turner
As a native and current resident of Fairfield and graduate of Fairfield High School, Courtney Turner recognizes the impact of quality school options on the community's improvement and desires to leverage his relationships and city connections to ensure iPrep’s success. Mr. Turner is a motivated leader with superior business acumen, over 17 years of progressive experience in environmental health and safety, and four years in emergency medical services. He is now a Director of Safety, Renewable Natural Gas, ROC, LLC.
Morgan Russell
Morgan Russell's ability to deliver impactful campaigns, foster positive media relations, and drive brand success has made her an early leader in the Birmingham industry. Ms. Russell graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Alabama’s top-ranked public relations department. Currently serving as the Marketing and Communications Specialist at RENFROE, a national leader in claims management services, Ms. Russell brings a strong marketing, communications, and project management background to the board. With a passion for equitable education driven by her experiences, she looks forward to supporting iPrep's mission to bring quality education to Fairfield, AL.
Charles Stallworth
As the Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students at Miles College in Fairfield, AL, Charles Stallworth works collaboratively with the Provost, Vice President of Academic Affairs, and the deans of the colleges to create a campus culture that promotes student success, provide a safe and welcoming campus environment, and foster a sense of community among all students. He is responsible for the overall leadership, administration, and management of enrollment, student life, student programming, and career development. Before this role, Mr. Stallworth served as the First Year Enrichment Manager to enrich the experience of incoming freshmen by enacting activities that foster growth, culture, development, ethics, and civility. In addition to serving as the VP of Student Affairs, Mr. Stallworth teaches English and literature at the freshman and sophomore levels. Mr. Stallworth’s leadership and passion for post-secondary education strongly support our efforts to prepare students for college and careers.
Tinesha Ross
Tinesha Ross is an experienced System Engineer skilled in System Safety, Quality Management Systems, Spacecraft, Systems Engineering, Air Force, Manufacturing, and Satellites. She is a strong information technology professional with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Project Management from American InterContinental University. Ms. Ross currently serves as Senior Manager of General Procurement – Production Operations and Launch Operations with United Launch Alliance. Her list of accolades as an engineer is extensive, but most notably, Ms. Ross was instrumental in successfully launching the Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover into space and onto the planet's surface. As a native of Fairfield, AL, Ms. Ross is committed to supporting students in quality education that leads them to the careers of their dreams. Ms. Ross is living proof that your wildest dreams can come true with the right vision and determination. When not working with United Launch Alliance, Ms. Ross inspires others through motivational speaking. She was recently invited to speak as the graduation commencement keynote at her alma mater, Fairfield High School.
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