LifeChanger of the Year Nominee Profile
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Khalea Moore
Position: Paraprofessional / Parent Liaison / Cheer Coach
School: L.P. Miles Elementary School
School District: Atlanta Public Schools
City, State: Atlanta, GA
Music that Describes Khalea
Khalea Moore was nominated by Deborah Lewis, the grandparent of a student.
"Meeting Ms. Moore was nothing but a treat from God," said Lewis. "From day one, we connected like sisters. Her charisma, words of encouragement, and dedication to the young people she serves is impeccable. She is truly somebody who not only say she cares, but shows it in her actions. Ms. Moore has given countless hours before and after school to help tutor my granddaughter, who struggles in reading. Last school year, she was able to help her move one grade level up towards reading at her grade level."
Ms. Moore has developed a loyal parent, student, staff, and community partner base in support of the dynamic Cheer Program she sponsors at her school. Her squad helps build Miles culture throughout the building, the community, and the cluster. After Adamsville Elemenatary School closed, Ms. Moore’s cheer squad was an important part of the glue that successfully brought two cultures together. She also advocated for the re-hiring of the kindergarten paraprofessionals, which made for a smoother transition when grades K-2 were added to the Miles student body. Her charismatic personality enables her to communicate with Title I parents and the heads of non-profits.
In her role as part-time parent liaison, Ms. Moore provides a full-time service to her school. She coordinates and facilitates innovative programs to engage Miles parents. The FBI Program brings fathers into Miles who may have never visited the school before. The look on the children’s faces is priceless! Today, fathers are coming back on their own to support their little ones. Grandparents Day is another program that she spearheaded, and it continues to be a huge success! She credits her own grandparents for her success.
Ms. Moore is also a kindergarten paraprofessional, with an emphasis on “professional." She has an uncanny ability to identify and support students who require additional help. Her meticulous recordkeeping is so impeccable. She can tell you which students know their letters, sounds, and the number of sight words. Overall, Ms. Moore loves Miles, and she truly believes that its students are the future!