Participants
The 2026 Cohort of Class Acts
Real Rattlers, Real Paths. Get to know the alumni you will get the chance to meet and connect with during the expo.
Meet the Class Acts
Debra Williams Booker
Class of 1977
Warden
- B.B.A., LeTourneau University
Syn'Toria Branch
Class of 2018
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
- M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Sam Houston State University
- B.A. Psychology, Stephen F. Austin State University
- L.P.C.
Shakaria Daily
Class of 2000
School Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor
- M.Ed. School Counseling, Lamar University
- M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, Sam Houston State
- B.S. Criminal Justice, Sam Houston State
Nicole Wilson Dean
Class of 1992
Executive Director of Operations
- B.S., Sam Houston State University
- A.S., Nursing, Allegany College
- R.N.
- L.V.N.
- L.N.F.A.
LaKeshia Gaines
Class of 1993
Elementary Educator
- M.A. Teacher Leadership, University of Phoenix
- B.S. Public Administration, University of Phoenix
- Applied Business Science Certificate with a concentration in Project Management, Texas Executive Education at UT Austin (McCombs School of Business)
- Life Insurance licensed
Jermaine Henderson
Class of 1997
Tax Preparer & CEO
- B.S.
Malaiya Jedkins
Class of 2018
Texas Children's ER Department
- M.P.H. Administration, University of Texas at Arlington
- B.S. Health Administration, McNeese State University
- B.S.N. in progress, Texas Lutheran University
- C.N.A.
- Phlebotomist
- Member, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated
Chloe Kinney (Jones)
Class of 2003
Hospitality / Director of Sales
- B.B.A. Marketing & Public Relations, Baylor University
Sha'Dimon King
Class of 2020
Audit Staff Accountant
- M.S. Accounting, Sam Houston State University
- B.B.A. Accounting, Sam Houston State University
- CPA Candidate
Ervin D. Lee
Class of 1988
Founder, Faith Based Recovery Ministries
- B.S. Communications
Christina Lee-Williams
Class of 1990
5th and 6th Grade RLA and Social Studies Teacher, Arrow Academy-SOS Campus; Funeral Apprentice
- M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, Houston Christian University
- B.S. Business Administration, Houston Christian University
Jacory McGinty
Class of 2000
Educator / Math Interventionist
- B.S. Business/Marketing
- EC-6 Alternative Teaching Certification, Sam Houston State University
Joe McGinty
Class of 1984
Broadcasting / Communications Manager
- B.A., Howard University
- Member, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated
Risha Reed
Attended 1980–1982
Engineer
- B.S. Electrical Engineering Technology, Prairie View A&M University
Q'Anteria Roberson
Class of 2012
Director of Social Media
- M.S. Marketing, East Texas University
- B.S. Mass Communication & Public Relations, Texas State University
- Member, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
Shanandria Shelton
Founder and Owner of Kornerstone Psychiatry & Wellness, PLLC
- M.S.N., Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Walden University, Class of 2021
- A.D.N., Blinn College, Class of 2011
- L.V.N., Blinn College, Class of 2008
Kaleshia Underwood
Class of 2018
Accountant
- M.S. Professional Accounting, Lamar University
- B.S. Accounting, Lamar University
- Member, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Erica Burrell Walker
Class of 2018
MD Candidate
- M.D. (Expected May 2027), University of Texas Rio Grande Valley SOM
- M.S. Medical Sciences, University of North Texas Health Science Center
- B.S. Allied Health, Texas A&M University
Dr. Flora Williams
Class of 1988
Brazos County Extension Agent — Family and Community Health
- Ed.D. Education, University of Phoenix
- M.A. Education, University of Phoenix
- B.S. Family and Community Studies, Prairie View A&M University
India Williams
Class of 2020
Licensed Wealth Advisor
- Blinn College
- Licenses & Certifications: Life and Health, Series 7, Series 63, and SIE
Angela Williams-Thomas
Class of 1991
Guidance & Counseling District Coordinator, Licensed Professional Counselor
- M.A. Counseling, Prairie View A&M University
- B.A. English, Sam Houston State University
- Member, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Lakesha Willis
Class of 2000
Institutional Parole Officer
- M.S. Criminal Justice, Sam Houston State University
- B.S. Education, Prairie View A&M University
Tiffany Woodard
Class of 1996
Quality Assurance Specialist with Adult Protective Services
- M.S.W., Our Lady of the Lake University
- B.S.W., Prairie View A&M University