Demetrius Lancaster serves as the Executive Director. He offers his expertise as a learning experience designer, school leader, and reading coach. Demetrius is a former school founder with extensive experience coaching and managing teams of educators who provide direct academic support to youth and families. Demetrius received his Master of Education degree from Columbia University and maintains teaching credentials in Washington DC and California. Click here to see Demetrius in action with students.

Demetrius gets his inspiration from his first teacher, his mom. As a young child, he watched her use almost anything to reach her students; and when he struggled in his own learning, he saw his mom move mountains to get what he needed.