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…
Kristle Hodges Johnson
Dr. Kristle Hodges Johnson is the Executive Director of University High School, a laboratory school on the campus of University of Memphis, which launched in the fall of 2022. She…
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…