Alumni

School Leaders of Color Scholarship Fund

It is critical to increase the diversity of principals and teachers to be representative of the students.

Research shows that Black and Latinx students have stronger academic outcomes with teachers and school leaders of color and 82% of CPS students currently identify as Black and Latinx. School leaders of color bring unique experiences and perspectives that can inform decisions and policies that better meet the needs of students. In an effort to eliminate the largest barrier BIPOC folks face when considering school leadership, we have launched a BIPOC School Leader Scholarship.

What is the School Leaders of Color Scholarship Fund?

The goal of the School Leaders of Color Scholarship Fund is to remove barriers for BIPOC alumni in Greater Chicago-Northwest Indiana in seeking sustainable school leadership pathways by providing them with $5,000 scholarships to put toward a principal preparation program.

Current Scholarship Recipients

Last year, we distributed eight $5,000 scholarships to BIPOC alumni currently enrolled in a school leadership preparation program.

  • Yadira Bernadac

    Principal, Pilsen Community Academy 

  • New Violeta Cerna-Prado

    Assistant Principal, Whitney Young Magnet High School

  • Ana Garcia Baker

    Assistant Principal, Lozano Elementary 

  • Masura Faruque

    Dean, Muchin College Prep

  • Quiana McNeal

    Director of Curriculum & Equitable Practices at Township High School District 214

  • Jesse Palencia

    School Counselor and Resident Principal at Benito Juarez Community Academy

  • Monique Smith

    Coach, Piccolo Elementary School  

  • Isela Luna

    AP, Patrick Henry School 

Apply

Want to apply to the School Leaders of Color Scholarship Fund? Applications will be opening soon.