Shantel Sappleton

Shantel Sappleton is a native of Bloomfield Connecticut. Her journey in education began at the University of Connecticut where she received her master’s degree in education through the accelerated master’s…

Keviyona Ray

Keviyona Ray describes herself as a passionate educational leader with a commitment to equity for all students. Throughout her professional endeavors, she has shown the ability to develop strong teacher…

Lathan J. Pooser

Lathan J. Pooser is an Assistant Principal whose mission is to cultivate culturally inclusive learning that promotes positive student outcomes. His current role as an assistant principal involves serving as…

La Shawndra Pointer

La Shawndra is an Assistant Principal at Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences. She began her professional career as a Mental Health Professional, working with adults living with mental illnesses.…

Kyla Mathews

Kyla Mathews, EdD is a south side Chicago native and an active mom of a sprouting 4th grader. After earning her bachelor’s degree she chose to root her talents back…

JuDonne Hemingway

JuDonne Hemingway is an experienced Educator, DEI Strategist, and Systems Leader who helps others persist unapologetically in pursuit of their visions. She explores how bold strategy, anti-racist practices, and core…