About Dedrick
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Growing up in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Dedrick used to dream about speaking to large crowds frequently. Now that dream is fully realized as he regularly speaks to large crowds of educators around the country on issues of Education Equity and Working With Boys of Color.
Dedrick is also sought after as a consultant to district and school-based administrators as he had led teams in the development of two schools. He is a dedicated, visionary leader and educational architect with over two decades of education (traditional K-12, Charter, and Alternative schools) and organization building experience and leadership roles. Demonstrated experience in academic development, leading cross-functional teams, addressing organizational challenges and scaling impact.
Dedrick's core professional competencies include:
Finally, Dedrick shares his powerful "AGAINST ALL ODDS" life story through motivational talks with students at school functions and graduation ceremonies. He has also been bestowed honors from leaders and delegations from foreign nations and an American President.
His awards and honors are below:
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Dedrick is also sought after as a consultant to district and school-based administrators as he had led teams in the development of two schools. He is a dedicated, visionary leader and educational architect with over two decades of education (traditional K-12, Charter, and Alternative schools) and organization building experience and leadership roles. Demonstrated experience in academic development, leading cross-functional teams, addressing organizational challenges and scaling impact.
Dedrick's core professional competencies include:
- Education Leadership
- Strategic Planning & Leadership
- Budgeting and Fiscal Management
- External Relations and Partnership Building
- Executive Development & Management
- Public Speaking
- Crisis Management & Intervention
- Instructional Design and Curriculum Development
- Fundraising and Capital Campaign Management
- Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Expertise
Finally, Dedrick shares his powerful "AGAINST ALL ODDS" life story through motivational talks with students at school functions and graduation ceremonies. He has also been bestowed honors from leaders and delegations from foreign nations and an American President.
His awards and honors are below:
- Sister's Enterprise: Random Acts of Kindness, Honoree (2020)
- Black Enterprise Magazine 100 BE Modern Men Award (2018)
- Denver's My Brother’s Keeper Initiative, Honoree (2017)
- Colorado Beautillion, Inc., Community Star Award (2015)
- 9 News (Colorado) Leader of the Year, Finalist (2015)
- Charter School Leader of the Year, Selected (2014)
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Man of Distinction, Selected (2014)
- African American Who’s Making A Difference, Denver Urban Spectrum, Selected (2014 & 2021)
- Kathy Hill-Young Community Spirit Award, Nominee (2013)
- CNN Hero Award, Nominee (2012, 2013)
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