Early Head Start Assistant Director
I have worked with Head Start & Early Head Start for over 30 years. My Head Start experience includes positions as Family & Community Partnerships Coordinator, Head Start training consultant and federal program reviewer. I began my career at Abilene ISD Early Head Start in January of 1999 as Family Advocate Coordinator. My hard work and dedication was rewarded when I was promoted to Assistant Director in August of 2014. My educational background includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics Education from Texas Tech University and a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration with Principal Certification from Sul Ross State University.
I grew up here in Abilene and attended Jane Long Elementary, Mann Middle School and graduated from Abilene High School. I have a wonderful husband, Sean, and two daughters, Morgan and Taylor. I enjoy working for the Early Head Start program because it allows me to directly impact families.
Melanie Facundo, M.Ed.