GPISD Becker Early Head Start Program
Contact Information
ANA LUCIA LARA
DIRECTOR OF EARLY HEAD START
alara@
galenaparkisd.com
832 386-2005
AMANDA BETTIS-BRORSEN
SECRETARY TO DIRECTOR OF EHS
bbettis1@
galenaparkisd.com
832 386-2009
CHANELLE GODFREY
EHS EDUCATION COORDINATOR
cgodfrey@
galenaparkisd.com
832 386-2003
Vacant
EHS HEALTH SPECIALIST
832 386-2028
DAVID JENKINS
EHS FAMILY SERVICE AND FATHERHOOD SPECIALIST
djenkins@
galenaparkisd.com
832 386-2006
The GPISD Becker Early Head Start Program provides full‑day, center‑based services for children ages six weeks to three years. We offer comprehensive supports including high‑quality early childhood education, health and developmental screenings, nutritious meals, and family services. Our family‑centered approach promotes school readiness by supporting both children and their caregivers during these critical early years. For assistance, call 832‑386‑2006.
Head Start was created in 1965 as part of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s "War on Poverty." Led by the Office of Economic Opportunity under Sargent Shriver, experts designed a national child development program to meet the emotional, social, health, nutritional, and psychological needs of preschool‑aged children from low‑income families. Since its founding, Head Start has served over 32 million children, fostering social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development and preparing children for success in kindergarten. Early Head Start was established in 1995 to serve infants, toddlers, and pregnant families.
Galena Park I.S.D.’s Becker Early Head Start has proudly served local children and families since 1999, bringing these longstanding Head Start services and supports to our community.