Founder and Program Director

Erik Simpkins is a seasoned educator and a champion of educational equity. Erik has dedicated his career to empowering marginalized communities of color through promoting inclusive and accessible learning opportunities for all.. Erik Simpkins, has served as a Teacher, Adult Education Instructor, Youth Mentor, Instructional Coach, Learning Stratergist, and School Administrator. Erik's passion for educational equity is reflected in his strong action verbiage and his unwavering commitment to creating an equitable and inclusive learning environment for all students. He aspires to empower students, mirroring his own journey, to not only succeed, but to thrive.