
2022 Leader Collaborative
Meet the 2022 Leaders

Brandon Taylor
DREAM Charter School
New York
Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Carlin Nielsen
Animas High School
Colorado
Head of Inclusion Department

Darren Cole-Ochoa, Ed.D.
Carlos F. Truan Jr. High School
Texas
High School Principal

Efrat Kussell
Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School
New York
Head of School

Genee Johnson
Kansas City Teacher Residency
Missouri
Instructional and Continuum Coach

Judy Estime
Alma del Mar Charter Public School
Massachussetts
Assistant Principal

LaToya Bryant
Jefferson County Public Schools
Kentucky
MTSS Behavior District Coach

Lenecia Nevels
Center Academy for Success
Missouri
Dean of Students

Maria San Juanita Tijerina
Edcouch Elsa High School
Texas
Principal

Melanie Askew, Ed. D.
Elan Academy Charter School
Louisiana
Founder, Head of School

Staci Watson
Memphis Business Academy
Tennessee
ELL Coach
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