Raven Talley
Raven Talley has worked as an educator for 15 years within Chicago Public Schools. She holds degrees in journalism, media, art, and educational administration. She has worked as an intermediate…
Marguerite Simpson-Lackard
My background is in pediatric medicine and I made a career change to education. I have been an educator at Walsh Middle School for 19 years as a middle school…
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…
Walter Wright-El Shabazz
Walter Wright-El Shabazz is a native of Charlotte, North Carolina, and a first-generation college student. He is a graduate of East Carolina University with a Bachelor’s in Political Science, Black…
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.…
Ashley Kerri Peel
Ashley Kerri Peel joined KIPP DC in June 2011 as a Kindergarten teaching resident and is currently the Principal of KIPP DC Grow Academy. In this role, they lead alongside…
Sanaa Hamilton McBride
Mrs. McBride has served Duval County Public Schools for 17 years. She has served in leadership roles for 13 years in Title I schools. Sanaa was recognized as Duval County…
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…