The Team
We're a powerhouse squad of educators, builders, problem-solvers, and heart-driven leaders who show up every day ready to do the work that matters. From classroom magic to behind-the-scenes mastery, the Sledge Institute staff keeps it all moving—with joy, excellence, and radical collaboration.
Dr. Chandra D. Sledge
Founder/CEO/Principal
Visionary. Chief Rocka. Bold.
Mother Of Kravitz.
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Jared Mack
Director of Operations & Human Resources/ Athletic Director
Chill. Sharp. Grounded. Unshakable.
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Eboni Maynard
Director of Exceptional Children
Expert. Strategic. Steady. Student-Centered.
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Janay Ward
Data Manager & Testing Coordinator
Detailed. Cool. Observant. Lowkey.
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Jamese Ward
Office Coordinator, Admissions, & Homeless Liaison
Personable. Responsive. Helpful. Adaptable.
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Christian Salinas
Director of Academics & Instruction
Creative. Joyful. Uplifting. Wears Weird Cat Shirts.
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Gregory Humphrey
Custodian / Bus Driver
Dedicated. Gentle. Wise. Beloved.
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Ashlee Bailey
Kindergarten Teacher
Nurturing. Joyful. Creative. Fearless.
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Haresha Terry
1st Grade Teacher
Confident. Caring. Creative. Purposeful.
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Aliya Palmer
2nd Grade Teacher
Creative. Commanding. Sharp. Dynamic.
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Catherine Humphrey
3rd Grade Teacher/
Elementary Lead Teacher
THE G.O.A.T.
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Juanita Alston
2nd & 3rd Grade Teacher Assistant
Generous. Firm. Tough Love. Thoughtful.
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Linnoya Watkins
Middle School Humanities/
Middle School Lead Teacher
Beyonce-like. Culturally-Rich. Contextual. GIVER.
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Michael Johnson
Middle School STEM Teacher
Curious. Brilliant. Quirky. Dinosaur Whisperer.
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Hannah Grunden
Art Teacher
Imaginative. Inked. Lowkey. Fierce.
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Christian Hawkins
Exceptional Children's Teacher Assistant
Joyful. Rhythmic. Nurturing. Magnetic.
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Davares Williams
Bus Driver
Engaged. Dependable. Alert. Caring.
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