About ASD Hope

Cary Mollinedo grew up in Dallas, attending Texas public schools in the Richardson Independent School District (RISD). She graduated from The University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Education. After receiving her B.S., she returned to Dallas where she worked as an elementary school teacher for RISD and Dallas Independent School District. She moved to The Woodlands area in 2001 working for Spring ISD. She received her Master’s in Administration from The University of St. Thomas, Houston, Texas, in 2006. She has been an assistant principal and an administrator responsible for overseeing/ implementing state programs at the campus level for Spring ISD. She has 16 years of experience in Texas public schools.

Cary Mollinedo is married and a mother of two precious and silly children. She is a devoted and loving aunt to many nieces and nephews all of whom encourage and inspire her love of childhood development and the unique gifts each child brings to the world. Cary is a dedicated supporter of providing a quality education for ALL children. Cary recognizes that children with atypical patterns of development are often shortchanged in public schools. She takes a particular interest in the educational challenges and strengths of each individual child. She has a heart for the child who struggles and for the child who is under-served and unseen.

Shelinta Perez is a native of Spring, Texas. She currently resides in Spring with her supportive husband and four beautiful daughters. Shelinta has been in the education field for over 8 years but her love for teaching and helping children started well before becoming a teacher. She has always had a passion to help children through education and encouragement. Her belief that all children deserve a fair chance at life brought her to do volunteer work with Child’s Advocate in Houston, TX. Shelinta later received her Bachelors’ Degree in Psychology with a focus in Child Development and Autism from Kaplan University as well receiving her Master’s Degree in Education from University of St. Thomas. Shelinta has experienced several roles under the Special Education umbrella including Structured Learning and In-Class Support/Resource Teacher.

Shelinta is a dedicated teacher that stands firm on providing students with a quality educational experience. Her dedication and knowledge of what it takes to be an effective educator have not gone unnoticed. Shelinta received the honor of representing her campus as Rookie Teacher of the Year. Shelinta believes that all children deserve the opportunity to learn and achieve their potential on the level of instruction that will benefit their growth no matter the pace of their learning style. She makes sure that she creates a safe learning environment, sets high expectations and implements rigorous instruction that challenges her students.

Currently retired, Linda Freede founded LJF Marketing which was acquired by adWhite Marketing & Design after 35 years of serving businesses to enhance their branding and identity, public relations, and media planning.

A Woodlands resident since 1986, Linda is an active community leader and currently sits on the Board of Directors for Texas Autism Academy and Rotary House The Woodlands. She and her husband Greg are also 2010 The Woodlands Hometown Heroes. 

Her family and traveling are her real joys and trips to visit her two young granddaughters always put a smile on her face.

Linda was a Rotary exchange student in the Netherlands and has since traveled extensively throughout Europe and to Peru, Bolivia, Bali, and Japan. She is now looking forward to upcoming trips to Morocco, Italy, and Egypt. She also makes frequent trips to her happy place in Colorado.