DA 100 education influencers: Sharif El-Mekki

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Sharif El-Mekki
Sharif El-Mekki

Introducing District Administration’s first annual comprehensive list—in no particular order—of some of the country’s most influential, impactful leaders and innovators in K12 education. Collectively but in varying capacities they’re helping shape the future of students across the country— and around the world—by turning their passions into actions:

Sharif El-Mekki is the founder and CEO of the Center for Black Educator Development. El-Mekki and his team are working to rebuild the Black teacher pipeline. One of the organization’s key focuses is working in high schools to encourage students to pursue careers in education.

The DA 100 education influencers list. (Keep checking back until it’s complete).

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