Jonas Cleaves Founding Dean of Discipline
Jonas G. Cleaves was born and raised in Chicago, IL. After high school, he joined the United States Army Reserves and enrolled in college. He was called to serve our country in active duty, which included a 14 month deployment to Kuwait/Iraq. He received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army (2007) after serving 8 years. He resumed his studies at Northeastern Illinois University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. Recently, he worked in the non-profit sector assisting young adults who were recently released from prison in obtaining employment. Jonas is also actively engaged with the youth at his church. He is excited to help prepare and motivate “future leaders.”
Roxana Flores Founding Administrative Assistant
Roxana Flores was born in Mexico City, Mexico, and raised on the North side of Chicago, IL. She graduated from the original Noble Street Charter High School Campus in 2005. Roxana is continuing her education and is working toward her Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice. Her biggest inspiration is her daughter Anaya. Roxana has been working in the corporate sector for the last few years, but is interested in making an impact in the lives of others. Roxana’s exceptional customer service and organizational skills are fully utilized in her role as Administrative Assistant. Her wealth of knowledge is an asset to Muchin College Prep.
Lauren Craft Founding Dean of Students
Mrs. Craft, a native of South Bend, Indiana, attended the University of Notre Dame. In 2005, she graduated with a degree in American Studies and Computer Applications. After two years of teaching in Memphis, TN with the Alliance for Catholic Education, she earned a Master’s Degree in Education. She moved to Chicago to work at the Knowledge Is Power Program: Ascend Charter School for the 2007-2008 school year. Following her career as a teacher, Mrs. Craft worked at KPMG as a college recruiter, where she brought in many high school students to educate them on accounting careers. It was at KPMG where she met Noble Network Students and decided to move back into a positive, successful, educational environment.
Kimberly Neal
Founding Principal
Ms. Neal is a native St. Louisan. Ms. Neal earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University. She began her career in education as a Teach for America corps member teaching Language Arts in St. Louis, MO at Vashon High School. While in St. Louis, she earned a Master of Social Work from Washington University. Ms. Neal then moved to New York City where she was an administrator, disciplinarian, social worker, and dean of students and families. During that time she earned a Master of Education and School Building Leader Certification (NY), Teachers College-Columbia University. She moved to Chicago to found Muchin College Prep. Ms. Neal's passion for education has definitely been an inspiration to others. And she truly feels that all of the students at Muchin College Prep will certainly be destined for greatness.
Tanesia Simmons Founding Dean of Operations
Tanesia Simmons, Muchin College Prep’s Dean of Operations comes to Chicago via St. Louis, MO. After graduating high school, Mrs. Simmons went on to become a licensed cosmetologist. While pursing her Bachelor of Science in Business Management at Harris-Stowe State College, she was fortunate enough to combine the two fields that she loved, cosmetology and business, into a successful career as a salon manager. When the opportunity to relocate to Chicago and be a part to the founding Administrative team at Muchin College Prep arose, Mrs. Simmons jumped on it. She is very eager to use the skills that she has acquired over the years to ensure that the students, and staff, at Muchin have all of the materials necessary to begin their journey into excellence.
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