Lakisha Covert has been an educator for more than 20 years. As Sr. Vice President, Program Implementation, she leads the strategic planning and execution of various UnboundEd programs and services.
Lakisha taught grades K–5 for 11 years before becoming an academic dean and principal in DC, Maryland, and Virginia for six years. Specializing in school leadership and professional development, Lakisha’s certification in mentoring and coaching leaders contributed to her work with educational leaders across the country. Previously, Lakisha worked at New Leaders as a regional leadership facilitator, where she facilitated leadership sessions for three different leadership programs, focusing on leadership team development, school culture, and instructional observation and supervision.
She also coached first-year principals in Baltimore, MD. Throughout her career, she has received recognition as teacher of the year in two districts: the Visionary Educator Award from Center City Public Charter Schools in Washington, DC, and the Effective Educator Award from Prince George’s County Public Schools. Her passion for effective instruction stems from her personal and professional background in urban education. She also has a Doctor of Education degree from the University of the Cumberlands in Kentucky, is a published author, and is a certified life coach.