Meet Our Team
Ms. Amanda - Coordinator
Hello! My name is Amanda Banegas, I am the coordinator for the after-school program, ROE Roadrunner's Nest.
I am a Bellaire High School Alumni and a graduate of Houston Community College. I received a degree in chemistry from the University of Houston-Downtown but decided to return to school for Education. I am currently studying at Texas Women’s University to earn my teaching certification with Special Education.
My favorite subjects are Science, Math, and Creative Arts. When I am not working or studying, I enjoy fishing, gardening, and playing video games.
I have worked with children for 13 years, and I have been with HISD for 8 of those years. I enjoy working with children because of their endless curiosity and their desire to learn new things. My goal is to create a fun and safe environment for our Roadrunner’s to be successful learners.
I am so excited for another year at ROE and cannot wait to meet our Roadrunner's Nest students for the 2025-26 school year!
Ms. Tatyana - Bookkeeper
Ms. Dora - Group Leader
Hello! My name is Doramaria Lopez. I am a graduate of J.H Reagan High School and attended Houston Community College. My favorite subject is math, and my hobbies are exercising, dancing and doing crafts. I have worked with children for 27 years because I enjoy helping them grow. When working with my students, I love working on activities such as crafts and stem projects. I am so excited for this new school year and can’t wait to meet my students!
Mr. Isaiah - Group Leader
Hello! My name is Isaiah Acosta. I’m a staff member for the After School Program, ROE Roadrunner’s Nest. I’m a John. H Reagan High School Alumni and currently attending Houston Community college majoring in information technology. My Favorite subjects are Science and Art. When I am not busy, I enjoy playing video games, watching scary movies, and drawing. I’ve been working with HISD for almost 4 years and never regretted it once.
Mr. Paul - Group Leader
Hey! I am Paul Penna, the upcoming bowling legend and rock climbing prodigy. My favorite subjects are science and math. During my time spent at Texas A&M University, I decided to pursue a future in computer science software development. This will be my third year with ROE’s Roadrunner Nest and I am excited to once again get to know and grow with my students. I enjoy cooperative athletic activities and concentrated creative endeavors - and plan to make the year fun with that in mind.
Ms. Tracy - Group Leader
Hello! My name is Tracy Escalona. I am a graduate of Milby High School. My favorite subjects are history and reading. My hobbies include cleaning, dancing, and volleyball. I have worked with school-aged children for about 2 years and more to come because they also make you grow as a person and have their unique personalities. I am excited for this new school year and can’t wait to meet my students.
Ms. Melissa - Group Leader
Hello! My name is Melissa Rios, I am a graduate of Dr Kirk Lewis Career and Technical High School. I graduated with my license in cosmetology which is one of my favorite hobbies. I enjoy making people smile and instilling a sense of confidence in them. This is my first year with the district and I’m excited to have the opportunity to work with the children. I love watching the creativity and curiosity of the kids expand as they learn new things. I can’t wait to meet my students!
Ms. Carla - Group Leader
Hello! My name is Carla Keymolen Espinoza. I am senior at the University of Houston and my major is Media Production and Broadcast Television. My favorite subject is Music, and my hobbies are reading and film photography. I have worked with school aged children for almost three years because I enjoy contributing to children's positive development. When working with my students, I love working on physical activities such as sports and outdoor games. I am so excited for this new school year and can’t wait to meet my students.
Ms. Karen - Group Leader
Ms. Saida - Group Leader
Ms. Alexis T. - Carline Staff
Hello! I'm Alexis Trinh, and I am thrilled to be here at ROE. I am currently a student at the University of Houston majoring in Business MIS. My time as a camp counselor has given me invaluable experience in working with children, and I love creating a positive and engaging environment for my students. I enjoy singing, dancing, being outside, playing board games, and solving puzzles. I am passionate about making sure kids are having fun while staying safe. I can't wait to see what this new school year has in store for us!