Laura Burgos

Executive Director

LaToya Winkfield

Director of Operations

Carly Highsmith

Vice Chair, Mayoral Appointee

Council Members

Our council members contribute collective wisdom for driving impactful decisions at the WLC.

Rev. Shanika Dickerson

WLC Chair, Brandywine School District Board Member

Aje English-Wynn

Board Member

Alethea Smith-Tucker

Board Member, Christina School District Vice President

Dan Shelton

Christina School District Superintendent

Dorrell Green

Red Clay School District Superintendent

Janis McElrath

Former Educator

Jennie Yeow

Secretary, Red Clay School District parent

Laila Cottman

Brandywine School District Representative

Lincoln Hohler

Brandywine School District Superintendent

Shanette Graham

Christina School District parent

Sophia Hughes

Red Clay School District Student Representative

Starr Wilson

Brandywine School District parent

Lavina Jones-Davis

Brandywine School District Liaison

Susan Huffman

Red Clay School District Student Representative

Paul Dunford

Christina School District Liaison

School Principals

The school principals shaping educational excellence are the heartbeat of our WLC schools.

Tracey Roberts

Harlan Elementary School

Whitney Williams Ed.D

Stubbs Early Education Center

Suzanne Wong

The Bayard School

LaChante Collier-Bacon, ABD

The Bancroft School

Tessa Wallace

Pulaski Early Education Center

Deborah Ashton

Shortlidge Academy

Kimberly G. Price

Warner Elementary School

Chrishaun Fitzgerald, Ed.D.

Joseph E. Johnson Elementary School

Christopher Romano

William C. Lewis Dual Language Elementary School

School Principal Spotlight

Educator Leader Team

The Educational Leadership Team (ELT) is composed of teachers and staff members from our partner schools and acts as the decision-making body for those schools. The ELT is currently navigating its first major decision concerning the approach to one of its outcomes. This decision marks a significant step in the team’s journey as they exercise full autonomy and authority over shaping the educational landscape. 

Some examples of ELT Innovation Projects currently underway include creating sensory rooms for our schools, implementing professional development programs, collaborating with other schools nationwide to learn about best practices, and many others. 

Partners

At the WLC, our mission is made possible through the invaluable support of our diverse partners, including community organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies. Their collaboration is crucial to driving meaningful change in our schools and creating a lasting impact for our students.