The Leadership Drives Podcast

Grace Santiago, a Model Teacher in Biology at The Crossroads School in Baltimore City. Having studied Biology at College before becoming a teacher so she not only writes the curriculum for her subject, but she partners with other departments to deliver their project-based curriculum. As a Model Teacher, she inspires and influence the trajectory of professional development in her school. Let’s delv...

Grace Santiago, a Model Teacher in Biology at The Crossroads School in Baltimore City. Having studied Biology at College before becoming a teacher so she not only writes the curriculum for her subject, but she partners with other departments to deliver their project-based curriculum. As a Model Teacher, she inspires and influence the trajectory of professional development in her school. Let’s delv...

Charisse Bowen may have started as a temporary receptionist in the Baltimore education sector, but she has anything but a PT-type personality. She joins the show in her 11th year in her role as a business developer, coordinator, and administrative team lead for The Crossroads Academy in Baltimore. She has developed as an individual alongside this role, working to provide better visibility for the...

Charisse Bowen may have started as a temporary receptionist in the Baltimore education sector, but she has anything but a PT-type personality. She joins the show in her 11th year in her role as a business developer, coordinator, and administrative team lead for The Crossroads Academy in Baltimore. She has developed as an individual alongside this role, working to provide better visibility for the...

Matthew Ebert has more than 20 years of experience in the US education sector. He joins the show to discuss his experience of leadership and the focus that he believes is key to successful educational environments. Focus on staff and teacher wellbeing. Fresh off his Ted Talk in New York on the subject, he speaks to Mylena about the broader issues of Charter schools in the educational market, bilat...

Matthew Ebert has more than 20 years of experience in the US education sector. He joins the show to discuss his experience of leadership and the focus that he believes is key to successful educational environments. Focus on staff and teacher wellbeing. Fresh off his Ted Talk in New York on the subject, he speaks to Mylena about the broader issues of Charter schools in the educational market, bilat...

Does being a good teacher help you prepare for the role of Principal? Whilst understanding how to engage pupils might help you understand where you’re working, Traci Mathena, gives us her first-hand experience of making the jump from her Alma Mata to Principal at a Baltimore elementary school. As an educator in her second career, she has worked to cultivate a passion for learning in her students f...

Does being a good teacher help you prepare for the role of Principal? Whilst understanding how to engage pupils might help you understand where you’re working, Traci Mathena, gives us her first-hand experience of making the jump from her Alma Mata to Principal at a Baltimore elementary school. As an educator in her second career, she has worked to cultivate a passion for learning in her students f...

Akil Parker, Founder of All This Math, is a math professor and a math education consultant to home school organizations. He has turned math into a tool to do more than teach young people the fundamentals they need to excel in STEM careers. He uses it as a vehicle to show love for black children, black history, and black children. https://www.linkedin.com/in/akil-l-parker-m-ed-56106419/ #Blacksinst...

Akil Parker, Founder of All This Math, is a math professor and a math education consultant to home school organizations. He has turned math into a tool to do more than teach young people the fundamentals they need to excel in STEM careers. He uses it as a vehicle to show love for black children, black history, and black children. https://www.linkedin.com/in/akil-l-parker-m-ed-56106419/ #Blacksinst...

49 Lovely Durham, Associate Dean of Special Projects and Student Success at Morehouse College, passionately champions the HBCU experience and tirelessly advocates for black men. Through her dedicated work at Morehouse College, she channels her commitment to ensuring the success of both. Her overarching goal is to leave a lasting positive impact on the institution and the young men who enroll. #Bla...

49 Lovely Durham, Associate Dean of Special Projects and Student Success at Morehouse College, passionately champions the HBCU experience and tirelessly advocates for black men. Through her dedicated work at Morehouse College, she channels her commitment to ensuring the success of both. Her overarching goal is to leave a lasting positive impact on the institution and the young men who enroll. #Bla...

48 Dr. Roy Copeland, Esq., is an attorney, a law professor at Valdosta State University, Co-Founder of the Copeland African American Museum, and author. His accomplishments are numerous, and he is particularly proud of the ones that have given him an opportunity to positively impact the lives of students, people of color, and families #Blackfamilywealth #estateplanning #Blackfamilyreunions ⁠https:...

48 Dr. Roy Copeland, Esq., is an attorney, a law professor at Valdosta State University, Co-Founder of the Copeland African American Museum, and author. His accomplishments are numerous, and he is particularly proud of the ones that have given him an opportunity to positively impact the lives of students, people of color, and families #Blackfamilywealth #estateplanning #Blackfamilyreunions https:/...

46 When Gwen Wood's mother said, "money is a microscope to the soul", it resonated deeply with her in that moment and it continues to drive her today. While Gwen is passionate about her career and business in finance, she is even more committed to educating families. You can hear the fire in her spirit she shares how personal faith and belief that knowledge is power translate into a...

46 When Gwen Wood's mother said, "money is a microscope to the soul", it resonated deeply with her in that moment and it continues to drive her today. While Gwen is passionate about her career and business in finance, she is even more committed to educating families. You can hear the fire in her spirit she shares how personal faith and belief that knowledge is power translate into a...

47 "Every social justice issue in our country, in some way, is connected to housing" says Andreanecia Morris, the Executive Director of HousingNOLA. While she has built her career on housing equity, she focuses her day-to-day efforts on addressing the housing crisis on New Orleans, Louisiana, one of America's poorest and blackest cities. She doesn't mince words about policies tha...

47 "Every social justice issue in our country, in some way, is connected to housing" says Andreanecia Morris, the Executive Director of HousingNOLA. While she has built her career on housing equity, she focuses her day-to-day efforts on addressing the housing crisis on New Orleans, Louisiana, one of America's poorest and blackest cities. She doesn't mince words about policies tha...

Whereas many people shy away from sensitive topics about people, race, and culture. Dr. Rolando Herts' actual job is to do just that. As the Director of The Delta Center at Delta State University in Cleveland, MS, he is charged with the responsibility of telling the stories of the lives of people in the Mississippi Delta. On the other hand, his personal and familial journey help him translate...

Whereas many people shy away from sensitive topics about people, race, and culture. Dr. Rolando Herts' actual job is to do just that. As the Director of The Delta Center at Delta State University in Cleveland, MS, he is charged with the responsibility of telling the stories of the lives of people in the Mississippi Delta. On the other hand, his personal and familial journey help him translate...

To whom much is given, much is required. Pam "Boss Lady" Chatman lives this mantra through her business, "Boss Lady Economic Planning and Development". As a daughter of the Mississippi Delta, Pam is doing for others what was done for her: helping people as they try to help themselves. Pam, like her fellow Mississippians, is no stranger to hard work, but she also knows that hard...

To whom much is given, much is required. Pam "Boss Lady" Chatman lives this mantra through her business, "Boss Lady Economic Planning and Development". As a daughter of the Mississippi Delta, Pam is doing for others what was done for her: helping people as they try to help themselves. Pam, like her fellow Mississippians, is no stranger to hard work, but she also knows that hard...

If you ask Mr. Johnson, "What do you do?", I hope you have some time. He is a musician, a human resources business partner, an author, and a puppeteer. Yes, this is a lot, and it is what he does to make sure his family members have what they need. Yet, he is not jaded by his commitment to living his life in Greenville, MS. He is balancing his love for the culture of the delta and making...

If you ask Mr. Johnson, "What do you do?", I hope you have some time. He is a musician, a human resources business partner, an author, and a puppeteer. Yes, this is a lot, and it is what he does to make sure his family members have what they need. Yet, he is not jaded by his commitment to living his life in Greenville, MS. He is balancing his love for the culture of the delta and making...

If you ask Mr. Johnson, "What do you do?", I hope you have some time. He is a musician, a human resources business partner, an author, and a puppeteer. Yes, this is a lot, and it is what he does to make sure his family members have what they need. Yet, he is not jaded by his commitment to living his life in Greenville, MS. He is balancing his love for the culture of the delta and making...