Wayne saw firsthand the power of the New Leaders program

Thank you all for supporting the New Leaders Giving Tuesday Campaign! Your contributions support Wayne, a principal in Chicago, Illinois. Wayne saw a pattern in his community: all the best schools were being led by New Leaders. The effectiveness of these New Leaders led him to the Emerging Leaders Program and he is now excited to be a part of the Aspiring Principals Program.

Prior to joining New Leaders, Wayne taught both history and special education in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood. He also led the freshman data team, ensuring that students were receiving rigorous data driven instruction that allowed them to make significant gains on quarterly College Readiness-aligned interim evaluations.

Wayne decided to become a school leader after witnessing great leadership during his teaching career. During his time in North Lawndale, he was fortunate to teach under the leadership of two previous New Leader Principals and two New Leader Residents. Those four leaders showed him the power of the New Leaders program and how he could expand his impact on student achievement by leaving the classroom and becoming a school leader.

Your generosity ensures Wayne can continue on his path and provide even more Chicago-area students with a quality education.