Who We Are
Working Towards a Better Tomorrow
Here at carvercpr.org, we are a group of George Washington Carver alumni, descendants of alumni, and former educators in the Karnack community.
Our decision to form Carver CPR came from a lifetime interest in recapturing the spirit of connectedness and community support that have been the cornerstone of life throughout the years. We serve with a purpose of reclaiming and perpetuating the sense of village inherent and crucial for families to thrive.
The Longhorn Army ammunition plant ceased to be which created drastic economic decline had a domino affect on school enrollment & as result community youth having to attend a neighboring district.
If we knew this could be changed & turned around, then we could return a sense (beacon) of pride within the community & give alumni somewhere to reconnect, a home to which they can return.
Meet The Team
Henryett Lovely Porter,
Ed.D.
Founder, Director, President
Henryett Porter is not only an alumni of the community herself but also her older brothers & sisters as well. She is a retired educator who- after several years as a licensed nurse, worked with students, teachers, and administrators for more than 25 years at the elementary & college levels. One of the highlights of her career was providing opportunities for future teachers as the Dean of Education for her alma mater, Wiley College. She currently provides training and coaching in the areas of equity, leadership, effective communication, improvement processes, and reflective practices. In addition, she has recently founded this very organization which has as its goals to revitalize the community, to inspire service, and to offer “a path to lifelong possibilities” for kids. A favorite role is “Granny” to her 2 grandchildren, and “Favorite Aunty” to many.
Lacee Lovely Lawson,
MS, LPC
Director, Vice President, Treasurer
Lacee Lawson has many family members in the community &
daughter of 2 alumni from the community as well as a graduate of the University of Texas. She has serviced the local & surrounding communities in several capacities including but not limited to Speech Language Pathologist within several elementary schools, liaison for foster families, licensed counselor of cognitive therapy for many years, & membership in other local nonprofits including the Chamber of Commerce.
In addition to her many acts of service to the community, she is also a mother to 2 lovely children.
Lesa C-Parramore Bastien,
BS.Ed.
Director, Vice President, Secretary
Lesa Bastien has many familial and professional ties to the community that include both parents as well as brothers who also attended the KISD school system. Additionally, her grandmother who lived to 102 as of 2022, previously worked in the very building itself. Lesa also attended the KISD system breifly in her youth, graduated from a local college with her teaching degree & taught a myriad of age ranges during her teaching career of 10+ years including pupils at this former elementary school as well as around Texas and abroad in the United Kingdom. Currently she is living in Texas & has 2 precocious toddlers.