This job had the most significant impact on me because I learned the value of working hard and taking care of people.  Most important, respect and honor for the Mission was indelibly engraved on my heart.   My strengths are research, analysis, education, counseling, consulting, facilitating, writing, speaking, and motivating.   However, my greatest strength is love.   My heart is the chief reason that God chose me to lead A+ Academic Resources.   As a Servant Leader, I live my life to serve others.   Jesus is my Savior and Role Model!  The organization is grounded in love; without love, we have nothing.  Through love, we can do anything!   Together We Can  make a W-O-W impact on the educational foundation of San Antonio students and ultimately students worldwide!

My relentless passion for education and love for children did not become realized until I started attending speech therapy classes during the tenth grade for my swirling of the “s” sound.   I enjoyed being at the elementary school at the small circle table with an even smaller chair where young children often performed miracles.  This was the highlight of my day!   I was able to watch the kids tackle their speech opportunities.  Yes, I meant opportunities instead of challenges or impediments, for life is full of opportunities for improvement that allow us to grow and shine even brighter!   God gave us three treasures to keep us going---faith, hope, and love.   The greatest is Love.    A strong foundation is built on love.  Through love, we can make a positive and lasting impact on the educational foundation of San Antonio students.

As a Behavioral Scientist and Academic Program Manager in the USAF, I served as the Chief of Education Plans at Headquarters Air University and the Chief of Educational Program Effectiveness at the Spaatz Center for Officer Education.   It was a true honor to be on the outstanding team that is responsible for educating America's Air Force.  Previously, I worked as a Lead Test Psychologist.   I loved this job because I developed the invaluable promotion tests for Enlisted personnel.   A promotion requires one to do well on their Specialty Knowledge Test.  The bottom line is education is vital for success!  The training that I received to become a USAF Classroom Instructor equipped me with education fundamentals, but my work as a Substitute Teacher gave me insight into what is happening in community classrooms.   Our students lack essential resources!   I am dedicated to providing academic resources for our students because a strong educational foundation is paramount for academic success.   Learning keeps us ready for opportunities!    

From the Heart,

Adriene

Adriene R. Walker