CHAMBERS COUNTY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM - Key Persons
Hi! I am Alexandra Reed but I go by Alex. I have a little brother who's in 5th grade. I have 3 pets; a golden retriever, Biscuit, and two cats, Franklin and Candee. Currently, I am attending San Jacinto College to pursue Teaching E-6th grade. During my free time, I like to paint or draw outdoor scenes, as well as visit the movie theater. I am most looking forward to working with kids and seeing them excited about exploring the museum. Fun fact: I have been to Japan and Singapore. Here are few of my favorite things:
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Food: Ramen
Favorite Season: Spring
I grew up in Liberty, Texas but attended Barbers Hill K-12. I played volleyball for Wake Forest University and majored in Elementary Education. Through my time being a student-athlete , I traveled to many countries and have a huge love for
seeing education presented in different cultures. I taught 2 nd grade for six years and am now on my second year of being an Elementary PE Coach. I love being back and seeing all the experiences and opportunities that the kids here have to grow and learn. I am married to Myles and we have two kids. Myles and I live on my family farm and are continuing to raise cattle, bale hay, and run a grass farm in Liberty County.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Marketing Director for Patients Emergency Room
Ashley Shibley is the current marketing director for Patients Emergency Room, and is an active member of many boards and organizations in the community. Prior to her career, Ashley was a Kilgore Rangerette and a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. After graduation, Ashley had stints in communications, public relations, and television news, where she was an anchor and reporter. She and her husband, Adam, and their two children, Adelyn and Ace, reside in Chambers County.
Hi! I am Averi Henderson! I am the youngest of 4 girls. I have a dog named Kooper. I am attending Lee College for basics with a plan to transfer to the University of Houston Clear Lake majoring in Early Childhood Education. During my free time, I love to dance and spend time with my niece Paisley and nephew Ben. At the museum, I am most looking forward to watching the kids' minds bloom while using their imagination. Fun fact: I want to open my own daycare! Here are a few of my favorite things:
Favorite color: pink
Favorite food: crabs
Favorite season: summer
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Asset / Risk Manager for Chambers County
Chris is the Asset/Risk Manager for Chambers County, overseeing the county's liability and insurances while ensuring transparency in the procurement process. Married to his wife Amber for 5 years, they are parents to 3 children. As a 5th generation Mont Belvieu resident, Chris' deep community roots inspire him to serve on the board of the museum, dedicated to creating a nurturing environment for learning and exploration for the area's children.
Hi! I am Cornell Jones. I have three younger sisters and a dog named Charlie that likes chasing bubbles. I will be attending Lee College and then transfer to a university to study Marketing. In my free time I like to exercise, draw, and swim. At the museum, I am looking forward to bringing positivity and influencing creative thinking. Fun Fact: I practice Jiu Jitsu training as a hobby and fitness. Here are a few of my favorite things:
Favorite Color: Rain Forest Green
Favorite Food: Salmon and rice
Favorite Season: Fall, the perfect weather
Hi! I am Jasmine Pratt! I have a younger brother and sister. I also have 3 dogs. During my free time I like to read or hang out with my family and friends. Fun fact: My birthday is on my parents' anniversary. Here are a few of my favorite things:
Favorite Color: Navy Blue & Yellow
Favorite Food: Chick-Fil-A
Favorite Season: Fall & Winter
Jessica has worked in a variety of capacities within the field of education for the past twenty-one years. Her experiences include teaching in early childhood and public elementary classroom settings, private education center management, non-profit school-based programs, and instructing undergraduate education majors at Texas State University and Lamar University. A a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma and Southwest Texas State University; she holds teaching certificates in early childhood, elementary, and special education. Jessica has been married to her husband, Brian, for eighteen years and together they have one son, Zak. Her family enjoys church activities, sports, games, movies, and spending time outdoors.
Jessica loves helping families and children connect through play at the Chambers County Children's Museum!
Hi! I am Jill Abshire! I am the youngest in my family, I have one sister. I have two adorable dachshunds; Gus and Penelope. Currently, I am attending Lee College to get my Associates of Science and further my education into dental school. At the museum, I'm most looking forward to playing with the kids and making the museum a fun and memorable place that they will want to visit again soon. In my free time, I like to travel to different cities and try good food. Fun Fact: I want to be a pediatric dentist. Here are a few of my favorite things:
Favorite Color: Turquoise
Favorite Food: Chicken Taquitos
Favorite Season: Winter
Hi! I am Jordan Jones. I'm married and we have a son named Oliver and a daughter on the way. I have a dog named Cas. During my free time, I like to take my son to the park, read, and play video games with my family. At the museum, I am looking forward to making new friends and having a fun place to take my son. Fun fact: I was a surrogate! Here are a few of my favorite things:
Favorite Color: blue
Favorite Food: beef fajita nachos from iguana joes
Favorite Season: fall
Julie Abalos, a graduate of Texas A&M University has had a career in early childhood development and worked with children in a variety of capacities over the last 30+ years.Julie loves serving at her local church, volunteering at Houston Welcomes Refugees and the afterschool program Beach Club. She also likes to read, play games and pickleball. She especially loves spending time with her husband, Steve, and their three adult children.
Karla is a retired teacher who taught the Biological Sciences, Leadership, and Forensics for 27 years. She is a member and President of Delta Kappa Gamma, Soil and Water Conservation Board, Lions Organization, Book Club, and Trinity Episcopal Church. She enjoys horseback riding, baling hay and mowing, reading, painting, puzzles, and nurturing her three grandchildren.
Job Titles:
- Innovation Expert Manager
Hi! I am Mackenzie Simunek but I go by Kenzie. I have an older sister, Maddie, and a younger brother, Colton. I currently live with my Mom and Dad. I have two dogs, Boomer and Bentley. Currently, I am attending school at Lee college to get an associates in science and then plan to go to a dental hygiene school. During my free time, my favorite things to do are go to Schlitterbahn and hangout with my friends and family. At the museum, I am most looking forward to seeing kids smile and helping them find things that interest them. Fun fact: I was the mascot at Barbers Hill for about five years. Here are a few of my favorite things:
Favorite color: Pink
Favorite food: Cheese Sticks
Favorite season: Summer
Hi! I am Krista Smith! I am the oldest in my family, I have a younger brother. I have a dog named Athena, who is a princess, a 23 year old box turtle named Red, a Russian tortoise named Muffin, and two parakeets named Dobby and Tweety. Currently, I am attending UHCL majoring in Mathematical Education. At the museum, I'm most looking forward to seeing what part of the museum makes the kids most excited. In my free time, I like to crochet, read, and play video games. Fun Fact: I love to crochet and also love DC and Marvel! Here are a few of my favorite things:
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Food: Whataburger
Favorite Season: Winter
Hi! I am Lizbeth Barrera! I am the middle child in my family. I have two brothers. I am attending Lee College to get my associates degree and be a paralegal. At the museum, I'm looking forward to making a kid's day and seeing them walk out with a smile on their face wanting to come back soon. In my free time I love to spend time with my family. Fun Fact: I'm bilingual! Here are a few of my favorite things:
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Season: Fall
Job Titles:
- Marketing Consultant
- Member of the Board of Directors
- President of the Board of Directors
- Board of Directors, Chair
Macy is a Marketing Consultant with over 13 years of experience with small businesses and startups. She has a BS in Advertising from The University of Texas at Austin and worked for the Austin Rodeo and Sweet Leaf Tea Company before she went to Rice University for her MBA in Entrepreneurship. Since then she has served various small businesses and tech startups setting up marketing programs, researching and surveying potential customers, and creating retention programs. In addition, she builds websites, creates graphics, and builds communication programs. She is a mom to 4 children, and is married to Mayes Middleton, who is a Texas State Senator for District 11.
"As a mom of 4, my days are full of serving, caring, teaching, and playing. I'm so inspired when I see their little "lightbulbs" turn on when they are experiencing or learning something new. I see the value of those experiences both inside and outside of the classroom and it is my goal to turn their education into a love of learning. That is the focus of the Children's Museum. To come along side parents and teachers in this formative age and supplement the children's learning in a play-centered way. I am the President of the Board of Directors and I have loved watching the Museum move from ideation to creation."
Hi! I am Matthew Harrington. I have a mom, dad, an older sister, and a brother who is 10 years younger than me. I am attending Lamar University to earn my Masters in Clinical Psychology. When I am not studying, I like to take pictures of nature and wildlife. I am looking forward to igniting the imagination and creativity of all the children of the area and helping them find their passion. Fun fact: I am an Eagle Scout from Troop 105 in Mont Belvieu. Here are a few of my favorite things:
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Food: Macaroni & Cheese
Favorite Season: Fall
Megan is a life-time learner and mother of two boys. She feels strongly that education should be derived through an immersion experience that ignites the senses. She was raised in Chambers County, and has been married to her wonderful husband, Danny, since 2010. Megan has a degree in interdisciplinary studies with a concentration education from the University of Texas at Dallas. She has been an early childhood educator since 2010, teaching kindergarten and first grade. Megan is excited to serve on the board and assist in a fun and educational safe place for all children to grow and learn with their families and peers.
Job Titles:
- Executive Director
- Founding Executive Director
Job Titles:
- Treasurer of the Board
- Employee of Enterprise Products, Houston
Mrs. Courtney Caylor is an employee of Enterprise Products, Houston Region Operations. As a Senior Administrative Assistant, her responsibilities are vast, however with her passion for the community she thrives in public relations for community efforts and events. Courtney is an active board member for the Chambers County Children's Museum, Junior Diabetes Research Foundation- Baytown Chapter, and Goose Creek ISD Education Foundation. She also enjoys camping and boating with her husband, three children, and dog. Courtney is a graduate of Auburn University. She has over 15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry.
Hi! I am Penny Robinson. I am married to my husband of 42 years, Marty. We have a daughter, Alicia Hamilton, son-in-law, Jeff Hamilton, and grandchildren, Braeden, Cadence, and Levi Hamilton. We also have a son, Ryan Robinson, daughter-in-law, Samantha Robinson, and grandson, Rogan Robinson. I have a husky, Cooter. I like to read and do yard work in my spare time. At the museum, I am looking forward to seeing the kid's faces when they interact with the exhibits. Fun fact: I was named Penny because I had copper colored hair when I was born. Here are a few of my favorite things:
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Food: Shrimp (cooked anyway)
Favorite Season: Fall
Sandra Duree is a lifetime educator committed to excellence in education. Over the course of her career, she has served as a teacher, curriculum coordinator, principal, and a national consultant providing workshops in the areas of Reading, Writing, School Reform, and Leadership. For the past 15 years, she has worked in Barbers Hill ISD where she serving as the Deputy Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction prior to her retirement at the end of 2021.