MyKayla Searles-Houston
Learning Center Director
Email: msearleshouston@usdreamacademy.org
MyKayla Searles-Houston is the Center Director at our Learning Center, located at Hartsfield Elementary. She grew up in Dallas, Texas, and moved to Houston in 2016. She began her journey with the Houston Dream Academy in 2017 as a mentor while obtaining her undergraduate degree from the University of Houston.
During this time, MyKayla discovered her passion for working with youth from underserved communities and helping them reach their full potential.
She has a bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Biology. She is currently completing her Masters in Public Health at the University of Texas Health Science Center. She takes pride in working in youth development while learning about her community. She loves connecting with others and being able to work and collaborate in her community. MyKayla navigates life through being compassionate, patient, and staying present.
