Our Team
Our team, composed of passionate educators, innovators, and advocates, leads the charge in realizing our mission to improve academic performance of under-served communities through educational activities and state-of-the-art technology.
Beyond our leadership team, our board of directors plays a pivotal role in guiding our strategic direction and ensuring organizational sustainability. Comprising seasoned professionals from various fields, our board provides invaluable insights and support, enabling us to make informed decisions and navigate challenges effectively.
Additionally, our team of volunteer coaches and mentors form the backbone of our educational initiatives. These dedicated individuals generously contribute their time and expertise to support our students' growth and development. Through personalized guidance and encouragement, they help unlock our students' potential, fostering confidence and academic success.
Together, our board, staff, and volunteer coaches/mentors form a collaborative network united by a shared commitment to empowering learners and building a brighter future for our community.
Directors of Curriculum and Instructional Coaches
Kyren Martin
Catina K. Taylor
Catina K. Taylor
Kyren Martin, a native of Ferguson, Missouri, is dedicated to transforming urban communities through family advocacy, mental health, and education. He holds a BA in Psychology from MidAmerica Nazarene University, an MA in Education from UMKC, and is pursuing a Doctorate of Ministry in Leadership at Nazarene Theological Seminary, focusing
Kyren Martin, a native of Ferguson, Missouri, is dedicated to transforming urban communities through family advocacy, mental health, and education. He holds a BA in Psychology from MidAmerica Nazarene University, an MA in Education from UMKC, and is pursuing a Doctorate of Ministry in Leadership at Nazarene Theological Seminary, focusing on trauma in Black culture. Kyren currently works in mental health and urban education at UMKC's Institute for Urban Education and serves as the Young Adult Pastor at St. James UMC. Above all, his greatest role is being a father, with a mission to be a resource for others.
Catina K. Taylor
Catina K. Taylor
Catina K. Taylor
Catina K. Taylor is a disrupter in the field of education who strives to restore the hopes and dreams to a generation by reshaping the educational landscape! She works with schools and districts to evolve from tradition and meet the needs of the 21st-century student and their families. A veteran educator turned edprenuer, Catina has coach
Catina K. Taylor is a disrupter in the field of education who strives to restore the hopes and dreams to a generation by reshaping the educational landscape! She works with schools and districts to evolve from tradition and meet the needs of the 21st-century student and their families. A veteran educator turned edprenuer, Catina has coached new educators, piloted a new school model, co-founded an organization that helps retain black female education professionals, and provided support to schools in the turnaround process. She most recently launched DREAMS KC, a nonprofit social enterprise that empowers parents with the tools necessary to teach their children foundational literacy skills.