About The Institute

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.”

 

Submit Application for 2024 Institute

Who Should Attend

  • Experienced Principals +3 years

  • Assistant Superintendents

  • Chiefs of School

  • Deputy Superintendents

  • Chiefs of Staff

  • Executive Directors

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

  • MCEL’s 360 Leadership Assessment Identity-based programing
  • Culturally relevant experiential learning excursions
  • Case Study Analysis
  • Fireside chats with top leaders from across the country
  • Mentoring/coaching through integrated support plan
Application Open For Cohort 2

NLI Cohort One

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Marcos Murillo

Regional Superintendent Middle Schools, Hillsborough County Public Schools

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Dr. Marion Smith Jr .

Chief Academic Officer, St. Louis Public Schools

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Dr. Wardell Hunter

Director of Leadership Development, Atlanta Public Schools

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Dr. James Hill

Assistant Superintendent Human Resources, Boulder Valley School District

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Corey Williams

Director of High Schools, Memphis Shelby County Schools

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Courtney Curtis

Middle School Principal, Fresno Unified School District

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Marquis Harris

Assistant Director of Culture & Belonging, Olathe Public Schools

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Dr. Marco Nava

Leadership Development, LAUSD District

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Dr. Arturo Rodriguez

ENL Director, Indianapolis Public Schools

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Dr. Ayo Akinmoladun

Lead Principal, Mastery Charter Schools

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Kareem Thomas

Principal Leadership Coach, The School District of Philadelphia

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Alexander Santoyo

Regional Administrative Director, Miami Dade County Schools

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Donell Underdue, Jr.

Assistant Superintendent for District Transformation & Strategic Initiatives, Cumberland County Schools

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Dr. Josue L. Cuevas

Associate Superintendent of Information Technology Services, Waukegan Community Unit District # 60

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Dr. Donald Fennoy,
Superintendent in Residence

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

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Dr. Paul Cruz,
Superintendent in Residence

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