Marlena Conner
Board Member
Mentor Liaison (school support)
mconner@reachingoutnow.org
Marlena Conner was born and raised in Houston, Texas. As a child, she moved many times but had some wonderful experiences. Marlena has three grown children and one grandson, these additions have taught her so much about herself and who she is.
At the age of twenty-nine Marlena received a bachelors in Elementary Education from Northern Arizona University, with endorsements in special education, bilingual education and the newest one, in mathematics. She now teaches the 8th grade as Skyline Middle School. She enjoys living and working in the community and wants to see it grow and flourish.
Candace Davenport is a native of Winchester, VA with over 35 years of management and customer service experience. She serves as First Bank’s VP IDEA Officer. (Inclusion, Diversity, Engagement, Action). She received an associate degree from Laurel Ridge Community College (formerly known as Lord Fairfax Community College), graduated from the Virginia Bankers Association’s School of Bank Management at the University of Virginia, the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber’s Community Leadership Program, and the Virginia Bankers Association’s Executive Leadership Institute.
Candace is committed to giving back to the community and helping others. This is evident through her service on the following boards: The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, the Fremont Street Nursery School, the Douglas Alumna Association, Reaching Out Now, and The United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley. She also serves on the following committees: the Family Services Committee for Habitat for Humanity Winchester/Fredrick County and is chair of the DEAI (diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion) Committee for The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley.
Candace resides in Stephens City and has a son, Ian, who currently resides in Brooklyn NY.
Sina May
Board Member
Vice President
smay@reachingoutnow.org
Sina grew up on the outskirts of Front Royal and graduated from Warren County High School in 2004. After high school, she and her husband moved to the central coast of California where she attended college and earned her degree in Computer Science. They moved back to Virginia in 2013, where they now own a home and raise their two boys. She works full-time in web development and also uses her technology skills to support local businesses and non-profits through her small business.
As an alumni of the Warren County Public School system, she’s devoted to supporting the school community around her in any way she can.
Christie Sibert is the payroll supervisor at Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS). She has been in her current position for 6 of her 18 years at FPCS. The other 12 years she worked in various areas of the finance department.
Sibert holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Shepherd College, and a Master of Science in Education in School Business Leadership from Wilkes University. She is also a Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations through the Association of School Business Officials International.
She grew up the daughter of a preacher so she spent her teen years and most of her adult life volunteering in kids and youth ministry in her home church. She resides in Front Royal, VA, with her husband and son.
Teketia Smith
Board Member
Leadership Program Director
tsmith@reachingoutnow.org
Teketia was born and raised in Keswick, VA right outside of Charlottesville. She graduated in 1993 from Albemarle High School and went on to attend George Mason University. She is a wife and mother of three.
She has spent the last 17 years in the school system working closely with students and parents. She has come to find that her greatest passion is being a friend and supporting all she comes in contact with.
