An advocate for all children growing up in poverty

Thank you all for supporting the New Leaders Giving Tuesday Campaign! Your contributions support Malcolm, an elementary school principal in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Malcolm feels compelled to advocate for African-American boys and all children growing up in poverty. He is a product of a low socioeconomic community and has witnessed many friends, family and former students fail to reach their full potential due to circumstances beyond their control. He has also experienced firsthand the positive impact that transformational educators and community advocates can have in giving all students an equal chance.

Before joining New Leaders, Malcolm served as a Teach For America Institute school director in the Mississippi Delta. He started teaching through Teach For America in 2003 and taught in Atlanta Public Schools and KIPP Charlotte, where 91 percent of his students scored proficient on the end-of-grade exam, an increase of over 30 percent from the previous year.

After serving in various educational capacities in his nine years as an educator, Malcolm wanted to expand his influence and impact more students. His personal and professional experience has motivated him to push for equity in schools and increase student achievement for students in poverty in particular.

Thank you for choosing to support an amazing educator and New Leaders.