UpLiFT Movement is a mission-driven educational organization founded in 2021, centered on cultivating and celebrating black male educators. With a national network, UpLiFT supports pK-12 educators' professional journey, through recruitment, retention, and beyond through professional development, culturally sustaining mentorship, and affinity spaces in partnership with schools, districts, institutions, and organizations
Revolutionizing Teacher Workforce Diversity
Grant Award Announcement
Featured UpLiFT Men
Mr. Martin Odima, Jr.Teacher, Doctoral Student
UpLiFT Resilient Cohort, 3rd Ed. |
Mr. Don AllenTeacher, Education Mission Specialist, Doctoral Student
UpLiFT Resilient Cohort, 3rd Ed. |
Dr. Michael WalkerAssociate Superintendent Minneapolis Public Schools
UpLiFT Resilient Cohort, 3rd Ed. |
Cultivating& Celebrating Black Male Educators!
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Meet Our Board
Our Amazing Dynamic Board Members.
Sabrina D. JonesFounder & CEO
SJC Body Love |
Nicoshia WynnFounder & Executive Director
Relentless Academy |
Dr. Jhan Doughty-BerryAssociate Vice-President Global Diversity Equity & Inclusion
Everest |
Dr. Rebecca NealAssistant Professor
Teacher Education at Hamline University |
Robert J. Hendricks III |