Tonight, the Birmingham Board of Education recognized the 2025-2026 cohort of the Aspiring Leaders Academy!

Throughout the year, these educators committed themselves to growing and preparing for future leadership opportunities. Their curriculum included case studies from schools in each learning network, book studies, culture building, crucial conversations, leadership role playing, and exploring the impact of emerging technologies, like artificial intelligence, on student learning.

• Tennille Blackmon of Wenonah High School

• Kitwana Carter of Wenonah High School

• Connie Cotton of W.J. Christian

• Shaquita Danner of Wenonah High School

• Carol Palmer of Minor Elementary

• Dydrea Pittman of Inglenook K-8

• LaVonette Stokes of Barrett Elementary

• Claudia Tucker of Sun Valley Elementary

• Erica Walker of Oliver Elementary

• Rodney Williams of Washington K-8

• Archie Wilson of Hayes K-8