Every day I share with the world my fervent belief that all young people matter and that every child can learn and achieve. My students, their families and the success of my community are foremost on my mind inside and outside of school.

There is a common dream that connects many of the best educators I’ve met over the years. It centers on a desire to create from scratch a new school, to put their own stamp on education while having the ability to build teams free of divisions and distractions, and bonded by an almost obsessive student-focused vision.

Pike Township principal who is a national award-winning educator will launch a Spanish-language immersion public charter school in Indianapolis through The Mind Trust’s prestigious Education Entrepreneur Fellowship.