FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Beth Ballard, Administrative Assistant

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WINSTON SCHOOL WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT PRESS RELEASE
July 11, 2016, Dallas, TX The Winston School is proud to announce and welcome Laura Barnes as the
schools new Director of Development. In her new role, Barnes plans to raise visibility and enhance the
publics understanding of Winstons positive impact on the Greater Dallas Area.
Winston is one of the best kept secrets on the Dallas education scene. We are having such a positive
impact on our students, families, and communities - its exciting and we need to share our story with a
wider audience, Barnes said.
Prior to accepting her new position at The Winston School, Barnes served in the Northern California
Nevada Conference of the United Church of Christ. She has led both the Congregational Church of San
Mateo, and the Danville Congregational Church as their Educational Minister for children, youth and
families. Before attending seminary, Barnes was a commercial banker at Chase Manhattan and Bank of
America. Her 15 years in ministry and 10 years of experience in banking make her the perfect fit for her
new position with The Winston School.
Amongst her many accomplishments, Barnes served on the Board of Trustees at the Graduate
Theological Union, associated with the University of California in Berkeley, CA. She also served as the
chairman of the board of directors for Contra Costa Interfaith Housing in Pleasant Hill, CA - a permanent,
supportive housing development for formerly homeless families. Barnes received a Doctor of Ministry
degree from the University of Creation Spirituality (now Wisdom University of Graduate Studies) in
Oakland, CA and her Masters of Divinity from the Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley.
Rebbie Evans, Head of School, states, "The Winston School is thrilled to have Laura Barnes join our
community as the new Director of Development. I am truly looking forward to the many contributions she
will make towards helping our school soar to new and greater heights."
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About The Winston School
The environment and curriculum of The Winston School are designed to help students reach their full
potential. Learning differences are unique to the individual and may be manifested in various academic
areas: each child deserves the opportunity to learn in the manner appropriate for his or her own distinctive
style. Through Winstons Testing and Evaluation Center, students are assessed and teachers are
provided with the learning profiles, training, and resources needed to respond to the needs of each
student.