APPOINTMENT OF NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

It is with deep gratitude and unwavering purpose that I serve as Executive Director of Hope Rural School—a place where faith, love, and education come together to nurture the hearts and minds of children. As a former first-grade teacher at Hope and the daughter of immigrants, I understand the power of culturally responsive, faith-based education in transforming lives and building brighter futures. For me, this work is not just professional—it is profoundly personal.

I bring to this role a wide-ranging background in education, psychology, social services, and compliance leadership.  I hold a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Governors University, where I was honored with the Award of Excellence, a distinction granted to only 3% of graduate students. I also earned a dual Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and English from Florida International University, graduating with honors and serving as Vice President of the Psychology Honor Society, and an honorary member of the Golden Key Honor Society.

My professional journey includes serving as Director of Operations for the top-ranked social service agency across Dade, Broward, and Monroe Counties. I have worked as an Expert Consultant, training agencies and corporations across Florida to meet and exceed the rigorous standards of the Florida Statewide Quality Assurance Program (FSQAP), with a consistent 100% compliance score. I have also been a Certified Support Coordinator, Certified Healthy Start Coordinator, and Zero Tolerance Trainer, and have taught as an Educational Outreach Instructor for the University of Miami, St. Thomas University, and Barry University.

In addition to being a Florida Certified Educator (K–6) and Certified Paralegal, I’ve been honored with multiple recognitions, including: Certificate of Commendation from the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, Certificate of Appreciation for mentoring students and job seekers with disabilities, A State of Florida Commendation from former Governor Rick Scott recognizing my agency's excellence in compliance and human impact.

What grounds me most, however, is my love for Hope Rural School—its mission, its families, and most importantly, its students. I lead with empathy, faith, and vision, committed to building a school community where every child is seen, valued, and empowered to succeed.  My experience in curriculum development, instructional support, multilingual learner advocacy, and culturally affirming education equips me to lead our school with both innovation and heart.

As we journey forward together, I remain guided by these words:

“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” — William Butler Yeats

At Hope Rural, I am blessed to help light that fire - in every child, every day!

Respectfully, 

Ally Jalice

PROVIDENCE CAN PROVIDE, PROVIDENCE DID PROVIDE, PROVIDENCE WILL PROVIDE.