Nine-Month immersive fellowship curated uniquely around the identities and lived experiences of leaders of color. The National Leadership Institute will center on MCEL’s “Essential Leadership Competencies” for Leaders of Color and our core principles of “Quality, Quantity and Care.”

Who Should Attend

Superintendents in Residence

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Dr. Donald Fennoy

Former Superintendent, School District of Palm Beach County Schools, FL

Dr. Paul Cruz

Co-Director, Cooperative Superintendency Program (CSP), Professor of Practice, University of Texas

Elijah Palmer

Sedrick Smith

Brenton Williams

Jamaul Thomas

Jose Soto

Eugene Robinson

Lester Powell

Zack Phillips

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National Leadership Institute's Goals

Institute Goal #1

Curate a community where leaders of color can be their authentic selves, and focusing on growth and healing.

Institute Goal #2

Analyze your leadership identity, strengthen self-awareness, and skill-building to effectively navigate the unique challenges of being a leader of color.

Institute Goal #3

Develop and unleash innovative approaches to staving off the extinction of men of color in educational leadership.

The Experience: Cohort Learning Model