About Us
Mission & Vision

Mission
To provide a high-quality college-preparatory education to highly motivated students from Houston’s under-resourced communities and schools.
Vision
Through a rigorous curriculum and an emphasis on community service and earning what one receives, we aim to produce responsible, well-educated citizens who will become constructive leaders in their communities.
School Information
Accreditation
Chinquapin Prep is accredited by TAAPS.
Statement of Non-Discrimination
Chinquapin Preparatory School does not discriminate in admissions, hiring or firing of faculty/staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services against any individual based on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (gender expression), marital status, age, disability, race, color, national or ethnic origin (ancestry), military status, or religion (creed) in any of its activities or operations in accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Chinquapin is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our Board, faculty/staff, students/families, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and donors. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from sex discrimination in educational programs and activities at institutions that receive federal financial assistance. Under Title IX, discrimination based on sex can include sexual harassment or sexual violence, such as rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, and sexual coercion. Chinquapin Preparatory School does not discriminate based on sex in education programs and/or activities, admissions, or employment. Any member of the Chinquapin community should promptly report any instances of discrimination, harassment, or violence.
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Board of Trustees
Christie Cardon, President
Attorney, King & Spalding
Years on Board: 8
Jason Consoli, Executive Vice President & Treasurer
EVP, Texas Capital Bank
Years on Board: 5
Jamila Brinson, Secretary
Attorney, Jackson Walker LLP
Years on Board: 6
Roger Greenberg, Vice President – Development
Attorney, Roger B Greenberg Attorney And Counsellor At Law PLLC
Years on Board: 9
Williams W. Heinzerling, Vice President – Buildings & Grounds
Community Volunteer
Years on Board: 12
Michelle Nasser, Ph.D., Vice President – Nominating
Director of Development & Interim Executive Director, Girls On The Run
Years on Board: 7
Marcella Watkins, Immediate Past President
Patent Attorney, RetiredÂ
Years on Board: 7
Non-Profit Statement
Tax ID Number: 74-1616827. Chinquapin Preparatory School is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization; donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. No goods or services were provided for this gift. Please consult your tax advisor regarding specific questions about your deductions.
Founded in 1969, Chinquapin Preparatory School is a non-profit, private boarding and day school for highly motivated students in grades 6 through 12 from Houston’s under-resourced communities and schools.