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Program Administrator
J. Wester is the owner and educational director of CourtClasses.com, a multi-state provider of accessible, high-quality online and Zoom-based courses. As both an attorney and an educator, she understands the impact that court-ordered programs can have on individuals seeking a second chance. In her legal practice, she regularly represents clients facing criminal charges and often refers them to similar educational programs as part of their rehabilitation process. This dual experience allows her to connect with students on a real level because she understands their challenges and the role education can play in moving forward.A native of New Orleans, Ms. Wester earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Southern University at New Orleans before beginning her career as an educator in the Houston and Spring Independent School Districts in 2009. She later pursued a law degree at South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas, driven by her passion for justice and rehabilitation through education.Now a full-time attorney, Ms. Wester owns and operates her law practice in Houston. She is licensed to practice law in Texas and Ohio, as well as federally in the Southern District of Texas. She is also licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) to teach offender education programs, which underscores her commitment to legal education and rehabilitation. Through CourtClasses.com, she ensures that every course is developed by experienced educators and practicing attorneys with deep knowledge of the laws and procedures in each state.In addition to her legal work, Ms. Wester has been a certified mediator since 2014 and a certified teacher since 2009. She is an active member of the American Probation and Parole Association, certified by the National Association of Shoplifting and Theft Addiction Specialists, and a Certified Anger Management Specialist (NAMA). She is also in good standing with the Ohio & Texas State Bar Association (TBN 24090784).With experience on both sides of the justice system, advocating for clients and creating access to rehabilitative education, Ms. Wester is dedicated to providing students with the tools and knowledge they need to move forward and make better choices.
Curriculum Specialist
As a Manager of Family and Community Engagement, Jamaur drives innovation in direct partnership with school districts, communities, and families across the Houston region.
Jamaur spent time in nonprofit management, as a Community Engagement Manager for some of Houston’s largest organizations: establishing sustainable 501c3s, leading project management, and bridging the gaps between social, academic, and civic organizations in Second and Third Wards, as well as South Houston.
He spent ten and a half years in Title One schools across Spring and Houston I.S.D.s, teaching General and Special Education, Gifted and Talented, E.S.L. and Emerging Learners. He has served in a capacity of leadership roles from District Teacher of the Year, to Campus Culture Specialist, and Community and Family Liaison. Through his passion, he was able to establish several cultural and family programs which still run-in districts today.
An alumnus of one of Texas’s few Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Prairie View A&M University, Jamaur studied Journalism and Behavioral and Political Sciences. He is also active in postgraduate advocacy and service through various alumni networks, including his fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated.
Jamaur spent time in nonprofit management, as a Community Engagement Manager for some of Houston’s largest organizations: establishing sustainable 501c3s, leading project management, and bridging the gaps between social, academic, and civic organizations in Second and Third Wards, as well as South Houston.
He spent ten and a half years in Title One schools across Spring and Houston I.S.D.s, teaching General and Special Education, Gifted and Talented, E.S.L. and Emerging Learners. He has served in a capacity of leadership roles from District Teacher of the Year, to Campus Culture Specialist, and Community and Family Liaison. Through his passion, he was able to establish several cultural and family programs which still run-in districts today.
An alumnus of one of Texas’s few Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Prairie View A&M University, Jamaur studied Journalism and Behavioral and Political Sciences. He is also active in postgraduate advocacy and service through various alumni networks, including his fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated.
Instructor
Drug Offender Education Program Instructor
Certified Teacher with Teach for America
Certified Teacher with Texas Education Agency
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD
Master in Curriculum and Instruction from University of New Orleans in New Orleans, LA
Certification as a Reading Specialist - EC - 12th Grade
Certification as English as a Second Language Instructor (ESL) - EC- 12th Grade
Certification in Reading and Writing 4th -8th Grade
Certified Teacher with Teach for America
Certified Teacher with Texas Education Agency
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD
Master in Curriculum and Instruction from University of New Orleans in New Orleans, LA
Certification as a Reading Specialist - EC - 12th Grade
Certification as English as a Second Language Instructor (ESL) - EC- 12th Grade
Certification in Reading and Writing 4th -8th Grade