The Ali Center is committed to developing and implementing innovative, effective and meaningful programs that invite participation and promote learning to diverse audiences - from local school children to international participants. A fundamental goal of the Ali Center is to offer programming that is interactive and inclusive in full support of our institutional mission and objectives. This is accomplished through the involvement of many qualified individuals and institutional partnerships.

We have assembled a team of experienced, professional educators to help us articulate educational goals and instructional objectives, expand upon the concepts that are central to our visitor experience, develop meaningful activities and programs, and advise us on strategies to implement them.  If you are interested in becoming a member of the Educational Advisory Committee, please e-mail or call Fronda Yancy at (502) 992-5303.

Committee Members (Local)

Jacqueline Austin
Director, Curriculum and Assessment
Jefferson County Public Schools

Kelli Adams
Dean of Student Affairs
Newburg Middle School

Scott Beldon
Instructional Coach, English as a Second Language
Jefferson County Public Schools

Naima Buezza
Principal
Islamic School of Louisville

Aukram Burton
Diversity/Multicultural Education Specialist
Jefferson County Public Schools

Virenda Cunningham-Lester
Principal, Spring Hill Elementary School
Greater Clark County Schools (IN)

Michele Dyer
Principal, Pleasant View Elementary
Greater Clark County Schools (IN)

Steve Ferman
Junior/Diversity Counselor
Trinity High School

Travis Haire
Director of Student Services Greater Clark Co.
Greater Clark County Schools (IN)

Olivia G. Hanley
Math/Science Teacher, Retired
Jefferson County Public Schools (KY)
Greater Clark County Schools (IN)

Lori Holland
Director, Extended School Services
Jefferson County Public Schools

Stacey Irvin
Counselor, Newburg Middle School
Jefferson County Public Schools

Sandy Kissling
Resource Teacher
Jefferson County Public Schools

Dr. Sandy Ledford
Assistant Superintendent of Middle Schools
Jefferson County Public Schools

Julia Lewis
Principal, King Elementary School
Jefferson County Public Schools

Keith Look
Principal, Meyzeek Middle School
Jefferson County Public Schools

Ann Mahan-Ellis
Exceptional Child Education Teacher
Jefferson County Public Schools

Dr. Bonnie Marshall
Director, Alternative Programs
Spalding University

Debbie Mercer
Principal, Conway Middle School
Jefferson County Public Schools

Thomas Sauer
World Language Specialist
Jefferson County Public Schools

Robert Wagner
Principal, Wheatley Elementary School
Jefferson County Public Schools