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RMA board members are dedicated and committed community leaders who are passionate about increasing educational opportunities for RMA students across the state. Members include representative experts in their fields of education, business, and law. As a collective body, they are committed to driving visionary change for public education in the state of Texas.
With students as their primary focus, the RMA Public Schools' Board of Trustees acts as the school district’s policy-making body and is the official representative of the people for all students enrolled on an RMA campus. The Board of Trustees serves without compensation and works diligently to ensure the district provides a remarkable educational experience for the students of RMA Public Schools.The RMA Board of Trustees functions under the laws of the State of Texas in establishing district policy. Board Meetings are open to the public except for designated executive sessions held in accordance with Texas Open Meeting Laws.
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Robert Clemons, President
Robert Clemons has served in the education field his entire professional career and is the president of Texas Education Marketing, located in Waco, Texas. He holds a Bachelors's and Master's degree from Baylor University, also located in Waco. Mr. Clemons brings a wealth of educational experience to the RMA board holding his superintendent's and principal's certifications, Texas teaching certificate, and coaching credentials. As an active member of the Texas Charter School Association and Texas Association of School Administrators, Mr. Clemons can provide a unique vantage point to assist faculty and staff.
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Donald Nemec, Vice President
Donald C. Nemec is a licensed attorney who represents individuals and organizations in a variety of legal areas, including debt relief, family law, consumer law, general civil litigation, and business consultation. He has managed a successful law practice since 2008, serving Fort Worth, the greater Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, and Texas statewide through his online legal services. Mr. Nemec holds a Juris Doctorate degree from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law
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Mirza Pearson - Secretary
Mirza, Entrepreneur, Creator of Coastal Bend Restaurant Week, and CEO of Mirza Mirely Marketing Consultancy. Currently, she serves as a committee member for the City of Corpus Christi, Sister City Committee, where she is responsible for the activities and delegations of Sister City Yokosuka, Japan. She is also in collaboration with the Instituto de Cultura Hispanica and creating new programs and festivals benefiting ICH's scholarship fund.
Mirza started her career as the Director of New Business Development for Pearson Lighting Design in Miami, Florida. She conducted corporate events for Fortune 500 companies and the United States Air Force. She spent the last ten years in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, to expand her horizon. While there, she founded Al Thulathi International Relations and Events Middle East market. This earned Mirza and her company awards and recognition from various organizations and other Emirates. She also established the marketing and business development of CityLand Group and CityLand Mall, Dubai. Fun Fact: Their projects earned two Guinness World Book Records.
In 2017, she relocated back to her home state of Texas, where she has accomplished many other spectacular marketing, tourism, and hospitality endeavors through her Marketing Consultancy company, including establishing Coastal Bend Restaurant Week. She was selected and honored in 2021 as the keynote speaker for Latina Leaders.
While she’s not working on award-winning campaigns, she enjoys spending time with her preschool-aged son, traveling, and giving back to her community.
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Rose Thompson, Treasurer
Ms. Rose Thompson was raised in Lubbock, TX, by W E and Mary Rainwater. After graduating from Dunbar High School, she attended Langston University, Langston, Oklahoma, where she received a Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education and graduated with honors. She has a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Central Texas, Killeen, Texas. Her Professional Experience includes Education Specialist--U.S. Government, Nuremberg, Germany and Ft. Hood, Texas; One of the first Education Specialists to open an Army Education Center in Kuwait Guidance Counselor--U.S. Government, Ft. Hood, Texas and Yongsan, Korea Drug and Alcohol Counselor-U.S Government, Fort Hood, Texas Therapist for the Bair Foundation, Waco, Texas In 2000, she embarked upon a new career-Charter School Administrator. Ms. Thompson has worked diligently to improve the educational skills and quality of life of her diverse student population. Having worked twelve years as the Director of The Richard Milburn Academy of Killeen, Rose retired in 2012. Nowadays, she spends her time writing poetry, working with children, and serving on the Board of Trustees for The First Tee, an organization created to teach children about the game of golf while instilling in them core values. While Ms. Thompson has enjoyed a successful career. She has reared a loving family: Teffanie White, her only daughter, is also employed by Richard Milburn. But, her pride and joy are reserved for her two grandchildren: Imhotep and Halima White. When asked, what is your legacy? She smiled and quoted the profound motto she created, "Our Children are at Reach, Not at Risk." She is guided by GOD and pursues peace for all children.
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Mr. Julius Bayone, Board Member
Julius Bayone: Entrepreneur and Community Leader
Julius Bayone is a dynamic entrepreneur and community-driven leader based in Houston, Texas. Originally from Alexandria, Louisiana, Julius moved to Houston in 2014, where he has since dedicated his life to empowering underserved communities, particularly focusing on young men of color.
In 2015, Julius founded Mission Transformation, a nonprofit organization that has garnered recognition for its impactful programs and initiatives. With nearly a decade of nonprofit experience, he has developed strategic partnerships with major organizations such as Microsoft, Apple Education, Baker Ripley, the Houston Texans, and Baylor College of Medicine. Through these collaborations, Mission Transformation has created opportunities and resources aimed at uplifting young men of color and fostering their growth in various aspects of life.
Building on his commitment to education and community support, Julius launched Infinitus Texas in 2020. This organization is designed to assist school districts and charter schools in academic and staffing capacities, furthering its mission to enhance educational outcomes for all students.
Julius Bayone's work is a testament to his passion for service and belief in every individual's potential. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, he continues to make a significant impact in the Houston community and beyond