Our Mission
BEAMR bridges education advocacy, school partnerships, and mental health resources—empowering families and educators to help children thrive by building inclusive and supportive environments.
Meet The Team
Angela M. Flennoy, Co-Founder & Executive Director
Angela Flennoy is an education advocate and learning strategist with more than 20 years of experience at the intersection of technology, instruction, and family advocacy. She holds a Master of Arts in Adult Education and Training and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, bringing expertise in designing inclusive instruction, assessments, and learning experiences for diverse learners.
Beyond the classroom, Angela empowers families navigating IEPs, 504 plans, and mental health challenges. As a parent of a child with ADHD and CAPD, she has firsthand knowledge of the systems families face and serves as a trusted liaison between parents, educators, and schools. She partners directly with schools to foster collaboration, strengthen communication, and build solutions that support every student’s success.
Through her nonprofit leadership, consulting work, and community involvement, Angela champions educational equity and equips families with tools and confidence to help children thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.
Meet Our Board Members
Constance E. Means
Constance E. Means, M. Ed is an experienced educator possessing an extensive background in general education, special education K- Adult, and Educational Supervision having served as Assistant Principal and Principal of elementary schools in Chicago, IL. Mrs. Means also served as an adjunct professor in the colleges of education for the following: Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL, Concordia University, Forest Park, IL. She also served as consulting Principal and school-based lead educator for instructional improvement in cooperation with DePaul University’s Urban Ed program.
Mrs. Means’ education preparation includes an Associates Arts in Child Development from Chicago City Colleges, Bachelor of Arts in Education, certification K-12, Master’s Degree, Education Supervision, and Doctoral work, Education Supervision (ABD).
Constance is an avid reader, researcher, and educational advocate with a strong leaning toward injustice and educational responsibilities, and human rights. She loves dogs and the competition of many board games, especially card games.
She is the mother of two and has been happily married for more than fifty years, now helping in every way possible to nurture her grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other family members. She currently serves as the President of her Homeowners’ Association having served in that position for just under six years. She is the founder of a community advocacy group, Save Our Southland.
Enabling high functionality through research-driven educational best practice that maximizes teaching and learning.
Joselyn Taylor
Joselyn currently serves as the Program Director for the Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois. She is an energetic management professional with more than 10 years of experience in recruitment, program development, staff placement, and volunteer support across the northwest suburbs of Illinois.
Her work has consistently centered on strong communication and meaningful community engagement. She has successfully established and maintained collaborative partnerships with community organizations while recruiting and supporting a diverse network of community leaders serving as AmeriCorps members.
Her responsibilities closely align with core human resources functions, including developing job descriptions, program handbooks, and orientation materials that ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and organizational policies. She also leads strategic recruitment initiatives to fill targeted service areas; coordinates and conducts candidate interviews; hires, orients, and manages the performance of AmeriCorps members; and provides ongoing employee relations support designed to strengthen onboarding, retention, and engagement.
Kennedy Flennoy
Kennedy Flennoy brings a strong healthcare administration background and a passion for improving access, equity, and quality within the healthcare system. With experience as a Registered Behavior Therapist and expertise in medical administration, clinic operations, and social media management, she offers a unique blend of clinical understanding and administrative skills.
Her hands-on work in insurance billing, patient support, and collaborative care has fueled her commitment to community-driven healthcare solutions. As an emerging healthcare leader, Kennedy is dedicated to empowering underserved communities and advancing initiatives that connect healthcare and social services. She is honored to serve on the board, lending her voice, creativity, and growing expertise to support the organization’s mission.