Our Team

This is my 4th year at King Arts and in Evanston. When I am not here at work I am spending as much time as possible with my husband, Charles, and my sons, Tre (4) and Louis (2).

The 2023-2024 school year will mark my 14th year in education. Since graduating from DePaul University, I have had the opportunity to work with communities in historically underserved schools throughout the city's South and West Sides, including a TurnAround Arts school in North Lawndale. I believe wholeheartedly that education is an equalizer and so too are the arts.

This principalship provides me the chance to work collaboratively with teachers on a daily basis, while also remaining connected to students as they learn, grow and connect with the world around them through the arts.

My time so far at King Arts has given me the opportunity to see the potential that lies within the students, staff and community. My goal is to continue to build upon the systems and structures that were strategically laid in place during my time as Assistant Principal, while exploring new ways to decrease the racial opportunity and achievement gap, maximize community involvement and student voice, and increase the coherence of all of the programming that King Arts has to offer.

Hello Mustangs. I am an accomplished educational leader who is passionate about helping scholars reach their future endeavors. I started my career in education as a middle school science teacher. I advanced through the administrative ranks of the School City of Hammond serving in the roles of Dean of Students, Assistant Principal, and Principal. I am a graduate of Jackson State University where I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Indiana University Northwest where I earned my Master’s Degree in Secondary Education, and ultimately graduated from Chicago State University earning my Doctorate in Educational Administration and Leadership. In 2018, I successfully completed a two-year cohort in the Indiana Principal Leadership Institute at Indiana State University. I am a father of two children (Johnny III and Mattie). My professional affiliations include being a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated and Hazaq Lodge #360 AF&AM in Chicago, Illinois.

I am a servant leader who believes education should be scholar-centered, innovative, and high quality. I also believe it is our duty to confront the challenges that impede academic success and decrease opportunities for our most marginalized students.

It is my endeavor to support the King Arts community, the many talented teachers, and students here! It is my endeavor to provide a supportive climate and culture that is conducive to teaching and learning at King Arts.