CIS - Bay Area Staff

Diana Hall is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has been with Communities In Schools Bay Area since 2011.  She also worked for CIS for six years in the late 1990’s. Diana has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work both from the University of Houston. She is passionate about making a difference in the lives of her students and their families.

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Robyn Neidig is thrilled to be with Communities in Schools-Bay Area since 2018! She is a proud Fightin’ Texas Aggie and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication. Robyn got her start working with the Afterschool Centers on Education program and was a substitute teacher for Special Needs. Go Bulldogs!

Debie Deeleon has been with Communities In Schools since 2019. Debbie is dedicated to helping students reach their potential and feel worthy of success.

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Heather Comer is excited to be with Communities In Schools – Bay Area.  She graduated from the University of Houston with her Master's Degree in Social Work after completing her Bachelor of Social Work at the University of Houston - Clear Lake in 2017.  Heather has a passion for working with children and helping them to succeed.

Connie Maldonado returned to Communities In Schools – Bay Area in August 2013 after a brief stay with Communities In Schools of the Coastal Bend. Connie is a seasoned CIS Program Coordinator. She worked with Communities In Schools – Bay Area from August 2000 through June 2005 and worked with Communities In Schools of the Coastal Bend from 2007 – 2013. Connie has a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Texas A & M Corpus Christi and has 26 years of social service experience. Connie and her husband have been married for 26 years and have two children, Christopher who attends Bayside Intermediate and Christina who attends University of Texas at Austin.

Originally from Germany, Barbara moved to Texas in 1978. She is married to Roy (for 39 years) and has two children and five grandchildren.

​Tiffany Braman has been with Communities In Schools since August 2018.  She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Houston – Clear Lake.  Tiffany believes that with support and enthusiastic encouragement from a caring adult, children can gain the curiosity, confidence, and resiliency to help them be successful throughout school and life!

Mashonda Birdwell has been with Communities In Schools since August 2019. She is a certified teacher and loves helping children in her capacity as a Student Support Specialist.

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Ed Edobor has been with Communities In Schools – Bay Area since 2019. He is thrilled to be with CIS and loves working with children.

Vertresa Mark has been with Communities In Schools – Bay Area since 2016. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in History from the University of Houston – Clear Lake.

Dickinson Ninth Grade Center

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Dana Stephens has been with Communities In Schools – Bay Area since 2017. She has a B.A. in Literature from the University of Houston. She has worked in the Dickinson Independent School District for 15 years as well as the College of the Mainland for teaching Adult Basic Education. She believes “Everyone should be educated!"

Rayna Lynn has been with Communities In Schools – Bay Area since 2018. She has a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Houston Clear Lake and loves working with children.

Angela Owen has been with Communities In Schools – Bay Area since 2019. She has worked with children for several years and loves her position with CIS.

Heather Langley has been with Communities in Schools- Bay Area since October 2019. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and has worked with children most of her career.

Katherine Broullard has been with Communities In Schools – Bay Area since 2019.  She is passionate about empowering her students with skills needed for success.

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