LEADERSHIP
HISTORY OF COMMITMENT
There has been strong investment and commitment in Sulphur Springs over the last decade. Central to the SSNOP initiative is the partnership with the Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS). The role of HCPS is to ensure that every child has access to highly effective teachers in great schools with strong systems of family and community support. The HCPS oversees the Sulphur Springs Head Start and the strong educational efforts of the principals and teachers at Sulphur Springs K-8 Community School. HCPS has assigned a senior evaluator to track student performance so by design, student achievement becomes the measure of success for the program.
The YMCA’s Community Learning Center and the United Way’s Sulphur Springs Resource Center have provided services to the community since 2009. Layla’s House was established in 2012 as an early childhood resource center. The City of Tampa has taken the lead in providing improved housing in the area. Numerous non-profit organizations and funders have provided a wide range of services and funding focused on the entire family.
LEADERSHIP GOALS
The leadership goals of SSNOP are to unite the efforts of the residents, over 60 service providers and funders and to synergize the activities of each partner by aligning activities around the common purpose of education. SSNOP strives to improve cooperation and communication and to develop various tools and mechanisms for measuring the educational improvements of the students. Each year measurable action plans are developed and evaluated by the leadership team.
The following diagram depicts various models for creating collaborative action plans. The SSNOP initiative is working to build a synergy model amongst its many partners.
ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK
SSNOP has formed a Leadership Council and various work groups which are reflected on the organizational chart. The Leadership Council serves as the Board of Directors for SSNOP.
SSNOP, INC. serves as the backbone support organization for the initiative and is a separate entity from the service providers. SSNOP, INC. provides planning, communications, data collection, reporting and ongoing facilitation and support of all activities.
LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
The Leadership Council is comprised of active residents and executive members from service providers and funders. The Leadership Council meets monthly and sets policies, goals and action plans.
Schedule: The Leadership Council meets the 4th Tuesday of each month at 9:00am (virtually or in-person)
Chair: Jose Garcia, Rebuild Together Tampa Bay
Members: The members are noted below.
Leadership Council Members
Champions for Children
Amy Haile, Executive Director
University of South Florida,
Howard Goldstein, Associate Dean for Research (Vice Chair)
City of Tampa Neighborhood Enhancement
Miray Ross Holmes, Neighborhood Empowerment
City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department
Regina McBride-Smith, Team Supervisor II (Secretary)
Layla’s House
Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay,
Jose Garcia, Executive Director (Chair)
Sulphur Springs K-8 Community School
Meagan Smithyman, Community School Director
Tampa Family Health Centers,
Harold Jackson, Public Relations Director (Treasurer)
Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA
Matt Mitchell, CEO
Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA
Tampa Police Department Rich House
Tonya Gallimore
Tampa Young Life
Russell Johnson
United Way Suncoast
Kim Miller
Children’s Board of Hillsborough County
Maria Negron, Director of Programs (Advisory Only)
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SSNOP Management Team
Jacqueline Leeks, Executive Director of SSNOP
Curt McKay, Resident Engagement Director
Meagan Smithyman, Community School Director
