InspireNOLA
Posted Jan. 3, 2018
We Knew the School Wasn’t Working for Our Kids So We Fixed It
There is something oddly beautiful about realizing that something isn’t right with education in your community. I have never been one to shine light on…
Posted Mar. 15, 2017
My Mission to Educate Black Children Hasn’t Changed Now That I’m in a Charter School
As an educator, my focus is always on kids and how to help them reach their full potential. And as a Black man in New…
Posted Oct. 31, 2016
This New Orleans School Was Failing Students and Families. One Year Later It’s Off the Charts.
When I was growing up, my biggest obstacle to academic success was my self-esteem, which held me back from trying hard in school. Although my…
Posted Nov. 3, 2015
Schools Can Help Fix Poverty, But Not by Themselves
During my career I have had the opportunity to work with many exceptional students, but one in particular stands out in my mind. Within our…
