I have been involved with the Detroit Public Schools for many years, serving as a mentor and tutor to students of all ages. One of my memorable experiences was tutoring […]

After a career in higher education and 15 years in Detroit, I have chosen to take on the role of President of this Foundation because I believe it is my

As my tenure at the Foundation comes to an end, I find myself thinking about the many accomplishments we have achieved over the last three years.  Yet, I find myself

Yesterday, the Foundation announced that I am leaving my position as President and CEO, at the end of September, for a new position as Associate Vice President for Principal Gifts

As we get closer to the start of a new school year, I want to take this chance to update you on our new alumni connection program.  Since we launched

My involvement with the Detroit Public Schools Foundation started in a time of emotional crisis. When I found out that my alma mater, Cass Tech, was being torn down, I

In the two months I have been in Detroit as the Operational VP for Sodexo’s Facilities Team serving the Detroit Public Schools, I have thought back to my own time

I appreciate the opportunity to be the first summer guest blogger!  I have enjoyed getting to know so many DPS Alumni and Foundation supporters as I have begun my still-new

This month, throughout Detroit, young people will begin a day as students and end that day as alumni.  When hearing their names called as they walk across a stage wearing

June is the month when the school year wraps up around here. But, this year, the first day of June allowed the Foundation’s mission to be demonstrated, front and center,