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infinitieplus Magazine’s May 2026 Online Publication

Vol. 17. No. 5 EDITOR’S NOTE – Hello Everyone! It’s already May, and the showers are still with us. Let’s enjoy these cooler days before the blistering Texas summer heat sets in. We are always excited to bring you refreshing stories about the people and events shaping our East Texas communities. Cover Story: 47 YEARS. ONE […]

 Boots, Bags and Bingo 

Where Fun Meets a Fierce Purpose  An unforgettable night rallying East Texas to stand up, speak out, and show up for every child.  Story and photos by Joycelyne Fadojutimi  The room filled with boots, bright bags, and something deeper than a fundraiser,  resolute purpose.  Rebecca Thomas had helped guide this night. She had walked alongside the Martin House. And tonight, at the 12th Boots, […]

Johnston McQueen Elementary School

Future thinkers and leaders start here By Joycelyne Fadojutimi Melanie Martin, a veteran educator with 36 years of teaching experience, brings both depth and perspective to her work at Johnston McQueen Elementary. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Texas Christian University and a master’s degree from the University of North Texas. Having witnessed decades of […]

Forest Park MS: Thinking beyond borders

By Joycelyne Fadojutimi Sarah Ashcraft begins most mornings the same way—standing at the front of her classroom at Forest Park Magnet School, watching her students settle in, wondering what new questions the day will bring. After 13 years in education, she has learned that the most meaningful moments rarely come from having the right answers, […]

Mesha London: Inspiring curious minds

By Joycelyne Fadojutimi On the Bramlette STEAM Academy, the Bears’ elementary campus filled with energy, laughter, and discovery, the International Baccalaureate (IB) program comes to life in the smallest moments – when a child asks a question, shares an idea, or proudly explains something new they’ve learned. According to Mesha London, learning is not just […]

ETMPA: Big ideas for little learners

By Joycelyne Fadojutimi At East Texas Montessori Prep Academy, Liza Salas starts each day surrounded by curiosity in motion. With a master’s degree in educational sciences, Liza chose the International Baccalaureate (IB) program because it reflects her belief in learning that is global, inclusive, and meaningful for every student. In her pre-K and kindergarten classroom, […]

Dr. Staci Martin Named Sole Finalist for Kilgore College President

By PAULA JIMENEZ The Kilgore College Board of Trustees has named Dr. Staci Martin as the sole finalist for the college’s next president. The announcement was made during the board’s April 20th meeting. In accordance with Texas law, public institutions are required to name a sole finalist and observe a twenty-one-day waiting period before making […]

A SPOTLIGHT ON IB TEACHERS:

The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a challenging, worldwide education program for students ages 3–19. It focuses on critical thinking, well-rounded learning, and understanding different cultures. The program includes four stages, ending with the two-year Diploma Programme (DP) for high school students, which helps prepare them for college and life in a global society. Bitia Saravia […]

Lakeisha Williams

Forest Park MS Academic Dean inspires growth daily By Joycelyne Fadojutimi From the early days of her career, Lakeisha Williams knew education was more than lessons and tests—it was about shaping opportunities. With a B.S. in Business Administration from Wiley College and a master’s in educational leadership from Lamar University, she built a foundation rooted […]

SFA students earn honors at state FBLA competition

Eight students from Stephen F. Austin State University earned honors at the collegiate FBLA State Leadership Conference NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Eight students from Stephen F. Austin State University’s Future Business Leaders of America student chapter earned honors at the collegiate FBLA State Leadership Conference in March in Dallas. They advance to the collegiate FBLA National Leadership […]