Education Advisors

Clinton Rosebourgh earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice with a concentration in sociology. Clinton was hired in 2018 and has hit the ground running. Prior to becoming an education advisor, he worked as a social services caseworker, as dean of students at Naperville Bridge Alternative School and as a mental health assistant at River Edge Hospital. He appreciates being able to serve and advocate for youth who are unable to advocate for themselves. In his free time, Clinton loves to act and make people laugh.

Arlecia Brown holds an M.S. in Adult and Higher Education, with over 18 years working for the Center for Child Welfare and Education at Northern Illinois University. Presently, she covers the Chicago Cook South/South Suburbs region where she advocates and educates for the wellbeing of children who are in the care of the Department of Children and Family Services.

Arlecia is a native Chicagoan who was born in the heart of Englewood. All her education was in the Chicago Public Schools. Upon graduating from Hyde Park High School in 1983, Arlecia attended Spelman College from 1983-1988, earning a B.A degree in psychology. Arlecia's first job was at Georgia State University College of Law. She was a researcher in the College of Law Library, where she worked with law professors and law students. It was here that her love for law and education began to develop. And it was also where the professors saw her passion and encouraged her to pursue a certificate as a paralegal at the National Center for Paralegal Studies. In 1991 she completed that program and received a certificate in Legal Research Studies.

Arlecia spent 18 years in Atlanta and had various careers. She worked as an assistant director of a Special Needs Daycare, a paraprofessional at a public school, and as a substitute teacher in the middle schools of Atlanta. All these areas in her journey were building blocks to what lay before her. Upon returning to Chicago in 2004 Arlecia embarked on a career in education. She had the great honor to be a math teacher at her old high school, Hyde Park High, with the chance to give back to the next generation. After a year in this position, Arlecia was afforded the opportunity to be a part of the NIU Center for Child Welfare and Education.

In 2016, DCFS did an article on the valuable work that she provides, titled, “Someone You Should Know.” Her heart and passion are to see children have an opportunity to be successful in education. She feels it is a pleasure to work for the project and provide a valuable service to children in need. Her motto is, “Help a child and save a life. And you will make a difference forever.” Arlecia's mother was the first African American principal at an area Catholic school. She gives merit and honor to her mother who helped her to navigate through these systems with success.

Diane received her undergraduate degree in English from Northern Illinois University. In addition, she has a graduate degree in Special Education from Chicago State University, and a second graduate degree in Education Administration and Supervision from Roosevelt University.

Diane previously worked as a middle school special education teacher, a high school English teacher and a high school assistant principal – all with Chicago Public Schools.In addition, she has served as English Department Chairperson, Lead Teacher, Mentor Teacher for Teachers for Chicago, Teacher Coach, and Citibank Teacher for the Coalition of Essential Schools.

In 2001 Diane left Chicago Public Schools and began work with the NIU Educational Access Project, where she has served as an Education Advisor in the Cook North, Cook South, and Northern Regions. Her work in the public schools showed her the need for advocacy for the most vulnerable youth in our communities, and that is why she has found working for the EAP and with youth in care so rewarding. While with the EAP she has provided tremendous educational advocacy for children and families involved with DCFS. She has also developed and provided training for social workers, educators and community providers throughout Cook County and beyond.

Outside of work, Diane is an avid reader and loves British mystery television. She is married and lives with her family in a big, old drafty house on the south side of Chicago!

Aundrea Nabors earned her Associate of Arts degree from Rock Valley College in 2002 and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Northern Illinois University in 2004. She has been with the Educational Access Project since 2017. Previously, Aundrea worked as a Youth Services Network behavior specialist for School District 205, as a family support worker for Easter Seals of Rockford and as a case manager for The Mill youth treatment facility in Rockford. Aundrea believes being an education advisor is important because she’s giving a voice to youth in care and strengthening support systems for their education. Her hobbies are traveling, singing, and spending time with family and friends.

Ann Wells has been part of the Educational Access Project since 2004. She has a bachelor’s degree in education. Prior to joining the EAP, Ann worked for seven years as a classroom teacher and ten years as a case manager working with youth in a Truant Alternative Education Program. Ann appreciates the opportunity to advocate and provide education assistance for our most vulnerable children. When she’s not at work, Ann enjoys spending time with her family, at church, gardening, golfing and coaching gymnastics.

Ginny Hayes Manske's advocacy for children and families is more than just a job, it's a lifelong commitment. She has a long history of advocating for children and families, stemming from her personal experience as a foster and adoptive parent since 1986. Her professional career began in 1996 when she joined the DCFS PRIDE Foster Caregiver training department. There, she used her firsthand knowledge of navigating foster care and the special education system to educate and support new and experienced foster families.

In 2017, Ginny became a Regional Training Manager for the Central Region, where she oversaw in-service classes, including those on educational advocacy. Her dedication to helping foster parents and youth overcome obstacles led her to her current role as an Education Advisor for the NIU Educational Access Project in the Central Region.

Ginny holds a bachelor's degree from Western Illinois University. She is committed to ensuring every individual understands and can access the resources available to them, believing that our future depends on it.

Shamiya Moore is a highly dedicated and passionate educator with a robust background that spans over a decade in the field of education. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies, specializing in Elementary and Special Education, from Lincoln University of Missouri. In her quest to deepen her expertise and cultivate her professional growth, Shamiya pursued and successfully obtained a Master of Education from Lindenwood University.

Throughout her academic and professional career, Ms. Moore has remained steadfast in her commitment to fostering inclusive, supportive, and dynamic learning environments. Creating spaces where all students and families feel not only valued but also empowered to thrive and reach their fullest potential. Shamiya employs a student-centered approach to teaching, marked by her exceptional patience, innate creativity, and a profound understanding of the varied learning needs present in today’s diverse classrooms.

Over the years, Ms. Moore has had the enriching opportunity to work with a broad spectrum of students, families, and educational teams. This extensive experience has sharpened her abilities in differentiated instruction and effective classroom management. Furthermore, it has reinforced her strong belief in the transformative power of collaboration and community within the educational landscape. This led Shamiya to begin her impactful role as an Education Advisor in June 2025.

In her personal life, Shamiya cherishes spending quality time with her family and friends, indulges in the joy of shopping, and delights in traveling to exciting new destinations, where she often seeks to immerse herself in different cultures and experiences.