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Michelle Pierre-Farid, Ed.D.

Michelle Pierre-Farid, Ed.D.

Dr. Michelle Pierre-Farid is a highly accomplished leader in education, currently serving as the National Senior Executive Director for New Leaders. Previously, she was the Chief of Schools for the LEARN Charter School Network in Chicago, where she significantly...
Dr. Melissa Kim

Dr. Melissa Kim

Dr. Melissa Kim has dedicated 27 years to promoting excellence and equity in education, strategically working to dismantle systemic barriers faced by children and their families while enhancing learning experiences for students and educators alike. Most recently, she...
Danita Ishibashi, EdD

Danita Ishibashi, EdD

Dr. Danita Ishibashi, with over three decades of experience in charter and public education, has dedicated 15 years to district level leadership, driving academic excellence in high-needs districts. She has been a teacher, assistant principal, and principal prior to...
Kaweeda G. Adams

Kaweeda G. Adams

Kaweeda G. Adams is a retired superintendent of the City School District of Albany (NY) where she served the students and families from August 2017 to January 2023. In New York’s capital city, Mrs. Adams was a leader in developing the district’s first Equity in...
Alicia Thompson, Ed.D.

Alicia Thompson, Ed.D.

Dr. Alicia Thompson was superintendent of the Wichita (KS) Public Schools from July 2017 to June 2023. She obtained her post-secondary education from Langston University, Newman University, and ultimately received her doctorate of educational leadership from Wichita...