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Tina retired after a 40 years as an educator and school administrator.  She has seen her vision of Winton Hills Academy transforming into a high performing school where students can excel and reach their dreams become a reality. Tina co-founded FOWHA to support the students and the teachers in Building a Brighter Tomorrow.

Joe retired from CPS after a 37 year career as a teacher, administrator and school social worker. He loves to polish the rough diamonds at Winton Hills Academy and let them shine like the sun. Joe started the Foundation with Tina to ensure that the many hard working and talented WHA students reach their dreams.

Ben began his teaching career in 1997 and transitioned into administration in 2013.  He loves seeing the progress Winton Hills Academy students make and the high standards and expectations staff have for students.  Winton Hills Academy continues helping students daily believe all things are possible for building a brighter tomorrow.

Since retiring from the Bengals in 2013, Jim has directed his service and influence towards improving outcomes for Cincinnati Public School students. From tutoring programs to recognition awards, Jim is passionate about showing today's young people the power of hard work and community.

Shelby started working at Winton Hills Academy in 2015. She is striving for greatness in the community and is excited to be part of the Winton Hills Academy team. She is very passionate about her role in supporting the Winton Hills Academy students, parents and staff.  

After leaving a job in Media Advertising Sales, Nicole channeled her passion for helping the community by volunteering for several organizations.  She was introduced to Winton Hills Academy through a mentoring program over 10 years ago and immediately fell in love with the school's enthusiasm and dedication to educating its students.  As an original Board Member, she helps spearhead the Annual Fundraising efforts and Teacher Appreciation events.

Sharon has been volunteering at WHA for over 20 years, connected through Sycamore Junior High.  Her passion is to help the community of WHA to better themselves through improved education and support systems. Sharon is best known as the Field Day Colonel with her spinning beany hat and making sure that everyone has a good time. In her other life, Sharon is an engineering project manager and sometimes wears her spinning beany hat to keep everyone on their toes.

Jesse has been with MCM for 20 years and is also on the Board of Accounting for Kids, a program that introduced the Firm to Winton Hills Academy.  Jesse has been the Firm’s WHA Adopt a Class liaison for 12 years, and that relationship led him to the Foundation as another means for him and the Firm serving the Academy.

Judy has been teaching Kindergarten for 33 years. Kindergarteners have a natural love of learning and school. Watching them bloom and shine keeps her going! Judy joined the foundation to help her Winton Hills students continue their love of learning and reaching for the stars.

Robin has been teaching for 22 years, all at Winton Hills Academy. She loves to see her students making connections and seeing how far they can grow. Robin joined the foundation to help both her present and past students get all the opportunities for a successful future.

Nermine was introduced to WHA through her childrens' school, Sycamore Junior High, and her employer Centric Consulting. She volunteered as liaison and quickly fell in love with the positive energy and beautiful faces in the building.  Nermine serves on this board because she sees the incredible potential and achievements of the WHA students, teachers and alumni.