Lexus Davis
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Lexus Davis is excited to serve as the College Advisor for Hillcrest High School. Originally from West Philadelphia, she received a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Peace & Justice Studies from Gettysburg College.
Consistently asking the bigger questions of life, Lexus is always questioning institutional structures and looking for different solutions. Some examples include “how do I get to college” and “how do I succeed once I am there,” especially as someone who identifies as First-Gen. Lexus is an avid social justice advocate and is devoted to providing culturally diverse and underrepresented students the same opportunities afforded to her throughout her academic and professional career.
From cliff jumping in Nicaragua to wood carving in Indonesia, Lexus is like finding Waldo because who knows what her next adventure will be. When she is not off on an adventure, literally chasing waterfalls or editing essays, she is trying a new recipe, learning new dances, or painting.
Brian Lopez
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Mr. Lopez is a first generation college graduate from Texas State University who majored with a Bachelor’s in Computer Science. Shortly after graduating he had the opportunity to work for Samsung. After leaving Samsung, he found his true calling as an academic advisor. Not only does he enjoy helping students succeed, he also loves helping out the community any way he can. Mr. Lopez is a Dallas ISD graduate from Hillcrest High School’s Class of 2013. He also was helped by Sara Urquidez who was his academic advisor at the time. Mr. Lopez was involved in a lot of clubs and organizations at Texas State and all his DISD school years. He was an active member of Interact and Park Cities Rotary Club and Eagle Scout. While in college, Mr. Lopez was a part of the collegiate chapter of Rotary called Rotaract.
Peyton Brown
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Peyton Brown is thrilled to serve as a College Advisor at Hillcrest High School. A native of Mansfield, Peyton relocated to Austin to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Texas. She is now back in the DFW metroplex & pursuing a Master’s degree in Public Administration from UNT.
She has a deep passion for community engagement and leadership. With experience in Case Management, Peyton is dedicated to fostering collaboration and innovation among her students. Driven by a dedication to personal and professional growth, Peyton aims to inspire and build meaningful connections. Peyton’s vision for the future is centered on empowerment and excellence for all.
Outside of the classroom, you can find her enjoying an oat milk latte at a local coffee shop, spoiling her daughter (her cat), or indulging in some online shopping.
Richard Grau
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Richard Grau is so excited to provide guidance as a College Advisor at Hillcrest High School. Originally from The Woodlands, Texas, Richard’s college search journey led him to attending Trinity University in San Antonio, achieving a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with minors in Theater and Strategic Communication.
At Trinity, Richard had an internship with the admissions office and worked as a campus tour guide which had him interacting first hand with hundreds of prospective college-seeking students. Through this, he gained interest in the inner workings of college admissions and was inspired to aid students in navigating the unintuitive nature of the college process. He is ready to assist students in locating the higher education opportunity that is the best fit for them.
Watching reality television, playing Nintendo games, or re-reading a nostalgic book are just a few of the ways Richard enjoys spending whatever free moments he has.