Family Advisory Board
Learning Heroes’ Family Advisory Board (FAB) is a passionate group of parents and caregivers from communities across the country who partner with us to strengthen meaningful, trusting relationships between families and schools. Established in 2022, the lived experiences, insights, and leadership of the Family Advisory Board help guide our efforts and keep families at the heart of everything we do.
2026 Family Advisory Board
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Alana SmithAt the heart of her work as a School Psychologist, Alana Smith has a deep commitment to helping youth learn, think, and develop in healthy, supportive environments.Read More -
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Charryse Fredrick-OmariCharryse Fredrick-Omari is a North Carolina native who, along with her husband whose homeland is Tanzania, is raising three Black geniuses in Durham, North Carolina, with their eldest turning 21 this year and two children under the age of 10. The Omari family is a bilingual, multicultural blended family that enjoys spending time together around a good home-cooked meal and fellowship with family and friends.Read More -
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Heidi CostelloHeidi is a wife and a mom to two wonderful boys with special needs, living in Utah. She is a passionate and dedicated advocate for her sons and for all children with special needs, always striving to create opportunities, support families, and raise awareness about the importance of inclusive learning.Read More -
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Jelisha TautgesJelisha Tautges is a mother and long-standing advocate for children’s learning and development. She resides in Oklahoma with her six-year-old daughter.Read More -
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Marcello RinaldiMarcello Rinaldi lives in Northern Illinois with his wife Mirna, their twin boys, and their two dogs, Ella and River. He leads international learning programs in a large pharmaceutical organization, defining learning strategies and coordinating the team efforts across the globe.Read More -
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Molly ThomasMolly Thomas is a proud Dora, New Mexico native, devoted wife to her husband Collin, and mother to three (almost four) wonderful children. Her children are her greatest blessing and keep her constantly on the move, from sports practices and games to stock shows and FFA events.Read More -
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Orianna LargentOrianna Largent is a bilingual community leader and literacy advocate who believes learning begins at home through strong, supported families. Orianna lives in Virginia.Read More -
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Rhoshonda PowellsRhoshonda Powells is a dedicated mother of two beautiful children living in Milwaukee, WI. She enjoys spending time with her family and traveling the world with her children.Read More