Dr. R. Scott Allen has more than 30 years in public education, including 13 as principal of Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA). He has also led the Arts Schools Network and worked as an elementary principal, assistant principal, and teacher.
He has seen how music and art help students learn and build confidence. At FLAMA, he will help bring strong academics and daily arts together for every child.
When I learned about FLAMA, I knew I wanted to be part of it. As a teacher, elementary administrator, and principal of Kinder HSPVA, I have seen how the arts help young people learn and grow.
Our mission is to help children succeed in school through music and art. Students build focus, confidence, and habits that help them learn reading, math, and more.
At FLAMA, we will teach children to plan, stay organized, and keep trying. Clear lessons and daily arts will help prepare them for high school and college. I am honored to help build this school for Houston's children.
– Dr. R. Scott Allen, Founding Superintendent
Read the superintendent's newsletter →Our board brings experience in education, business, and the arts. It oversees the school's plans, finances, and progress.
A former investment banker with experience in financial analysis and project management. A parent and former homeschooling educator, she is committed to applying cognitive science and academic rigor to expand opportunity for students. BA, Columbia University; MSc, London School of Economics; MBA, Columbia Business School.
Founding Dean of the University of Houston’s Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts. He joined FLAMA to expand access to high-quality arts education and connect Houston’s cultural institutions with young learners.
Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer at Bayou City Energy Management, overseeing finance and operations. A Houston native with deep experience in financial strategy and governance.
Governance consultant, graduate of Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music, Senior Fellow of the American Leadership Forum, and nationally certified board governance coach, with certifications from Harvard Business School and Georgetown’s Edunomics Lab.
More than 15 years of corporate finance experience across energy, commercial real estate, and media. A parent of elementary-age children in Houston public schools, committed to strong financial stewardship.
Professional opera singer, entrepreneur, and founder of the Segundo Barrio Children’s Chorus and Garza Studios. A lifelong resident of Houston’s Second Ward with deep community ties.
Director of Principal and Superintendent Certification at Houston Christian University and a veteran school administrator with more than 35 years of leadership experience.
Ugo Onwudiegwu is a principal at Doeren Mayhew Advisors in Houston. A certified public accountant and licensed Texas attorney, he has more than 10 years of experience helping real estate businesses and homebuilders with taxes and financial planning. He brings accounting and legal experience to FLAMA’s board.
Jane Ehinmoro is a Houston attorney with experience in business and energy matters. She earned her law degree at Harvard Law School and has served as a mentor with the University of Houston Law Center’s Pre-Law Pipeline Programs. She brings legal experience and a background in supporting aspiring lawyers to FLAMA’s board.
Board meetings are open to the public. Agendas, minutes, budgets, resolutions and conflict-of-interest forms are posted on one page.