The People Behind the Progress
We’re educators, coaches, and community builders—committed to helping you thrive.
Team Values
Our work is rooted in Confidence, Partnership and Real Progress.
Confidence
We believe everyone can grow with the right support.
Partnership
We walk alongside learners, schools, and employers.
Real Progress
We measure success by learner outcomes and impact.
Our Team
Our team is a group of passionate professionals dedicated to building thoughtful solutions and delivering real results.
Cynthia White
CEO, Exhorta
Former school leader and education consultant, Cynthia brings 20+ years of instructional leadership and systems transformation experience.
“Equipping families and learners to rise.”

Robin Talbot-Porter
Director of Professional Learning, K–12 Services
Robin leads executive and instructional coaching engagements with school districts and charters.
“Strong schools start with strong coaching.”

Hiring Soon – Join Our Mission
Director of Workforce Programs
The Exhorta team has trained over 1,000 adult learners and specializes in outcomes driven programs. This role will lead Exhorta’s funded training programs and adult learner support systems.
“Helping adults pass certification and build careers.”

Coming Soon
Math Success Coach
This role supports Family Math Lab participants and guides adult learners in certification readiness.
“Math is a challenge we solve together.”
We’re growing!
Exhorta is expanding to serve more families, learners, and organizations across Texas and beyond. If you’re passionate about community-driven learning and impact, we’d love to connect.