Our Team

Jill Goodrich, Executive Director - Prior to joining Opportunity School, Jill served on the board for six years, and then she followed her passion for children and families by joining Opportunity School as Executive Director. Jill is a graduate of the University of Nebraska and from West Texas A&M University with a Master of Business Administration. Jill also has completed 24 college credits in Early Childhood Education..

Leaders

Lesley Webb, Program Quality Specialist - Lesley joined Opportunity School in 2016 after 12 years with Region 16, most recently as Behavior Specialist. Lesley's undergraduate degree is from Texas Tech in Human Development and has a Master's degree in Counseling. Lesley has had extensive training in Conscious Discipline and attended the Conscious Discipline S.T.A.R Conference and Summer Institute. Lesley oversees our classroom program to ensure we are meeting all necessary program standards and quality measures as well as providing leadership for our training and development program. 

Vonda Grantham, Central Campus Director - Vonda has worked at Opportunity School for almost 20 years in a variety of administrative positions. Previously she served as a director with the YMCA at the Midtown location. Vonda has her Associate degree from Amarillo College Early Childhood Education. 

Valerie Clemans, Grand Street Director -  Valerie has been in the Early Childhood field for more than 15 years. She started as a toddler teacher, and has moved up through the two’s, three’s, and Preschool classrooms. After that, she was an Assistant Director for 3 years, and a Program Director for 6. She has her Permanent Administration License through Health and Human Services Commission Department of Family and Protective Services, a Family Service Credential through Head Start, and an Associates in Early Childhood Education.  She will complete her