Meet Our Fellows
Rawchayl Sahadeo
Principal Fellow at Boston International High School Newcomers Academy (BiNCA)
“I am motivated to lead in BPS to positively impact a school community by working collaboratively with faculty, students, and families. I have developed strong leadership skills through the various roles and opportunities granted to me over 22 years in BPS. I, wholeheartedly, believe that an educational leader should be accountable and responsible in creating a warm school community culture of listening and honoring voices within a safe space.”
Kenisha Allen-Daley
Principal Fellow at Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers
“My son, students, and the community motivate me to prove that all of their voices are powerful and can be seen, heard, and understood. Students need to know that they can succeed in all of their goals, no matter what challenges they may face. I have seen, faced, and fought the disparities we face as students, community members, families, educators, and staff members. I will continue to prioritize changes that ensure equity for our students, who have so much drive, potential, heart, and intelligence. It is essential that we support our dedicated staff with the right tools, support, and resources so that they can help develop the leaders of our future.”
Brendan McGrath
Principal Principal Fellow at Grew Elementary
“I view all classrooms as formidable levers for social change and the students in those seats as geniuses. So when I read Gholdy Muhammad's ‘Cultivating Genius’ my beliefs are validated. Students are our country's greatest untapped resource. What sits at the core of my motivation is the idea of what is possible if we allow the curriculum to place social issues at its center and see what students are capable of doing when they are allowed the chance. “
Adeleine Mannion
Principal Fellow at John F. Kennedy Elementary School (JFK)
“My motivation to lead in Boston Public Schools (BPS) stems from my belief in the power of education to transform lives and communities. Having spent over two decades teaching in BPS, I have seen the challenges and opportunities firsthand. Leading in BPS allows me to leverage my diverse skill set, language abilities, and cultural competence to create inclusive learning environments where all students thrive. My journey through BPS informs my motivation to address systemic inequalities, advocate for marginalized communities, and ensure that every student can access a high-quality education.”