Janina Roberts
Janina Roberts, M.A., LSSP, a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology married to her college sweetheart, Allen, Sr, for almost 14 years. She is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and Trinity University. She and Allen have two children, Allen, Jr. (7 y.o.) who is very active in sports and a loving gentle soul and Aelicia (2 y.o.), who is very independent and a spit-fire. Janina is what some would call a military brat who moved frequently. She was born in Louisiana, moved to Las Vegas, NV then Abilene, TX where she graduated high school. Janina is currently pursuing her Doctorate degree in Educational Leadership while also working full-time. She is avid party planner especially her kid's birthday parties and loves eating ice cream from Amy's. On the weekends you can find her at the track field, at basketball and football games cheering on her son, AJ.
Black Maternal Health – Let’s Use Our Voices to Make a Change
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Dear Employer, can we PLEASE continue to work from home?
Dear Employer, can we PLEASE continue to work from home?
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Meet Janina Roberts :: Military Brat Turned Professional Mama Who Loves To Plan A...
Hello Austin Moms! I am Janina Roberts, a busy working mom of two. Born in Louisiana in the early 90s, I was a Southern girl through and through. My grandfather and I would spend...