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CIRCLE CITY LEADERS

THE PROGRAM

For too long, elected officials have not reflected the communities they represent, building barriers to the changes that communities want to see in their schools. Circle City Leaders is an intensive leadership development program that gives future leaders, potential campaign staff and advocates the tools and knowledge needed to build long-term community power. 


The program centers K-12 education in our city and state with a focus on some of the challenges faced by Black and Brown students and families: equitable resources; access to quality school options; mental health support; early childhood literacy rates; and the ability to engage with and be heard by elected officials.  


Circle City Leaders is an eight-month program that offers two tracks: “Education Champions” and “Candidates + Campaigners.” Participants in both tracks will learn the history of K-12 education in our city and state and how to increase civic participation and individual impact in education spaces. The conversation will be guided by executive-level leaders and subject matter experts. Fellows also will receive individual professional coaching and support. 

 

The program takes place on Fridays and Saturdays with a fact-finding trip to explore another city’s K-12 landscape in September. There is no cost to apply for participation in Circle City Leaders.  


Circle City Leaders alumni include IPS Commissioners Kenneth Allen, Hope Hampton, Will Pritchard and Angelia “Anjee” Moore. Of the program’s 57 alumni, five have successfully served as campaign managers with many more supporting campaigns as volunteers or in other roles. 

  

CIRCLE CITY LEADERS PROGRAM GOALS 


  1. Elevate the voices of Black and Brown leaders who care about K-12 education and want to get more involved in solutions for students and families in and around Indianapolis.  
  2. Expose participants to the history of K-12 education in our city and state as well as leaders from across the country who share a vision for a public school system with quality options available to all students.  
  3. Educate those interested in running for public office or supporting a campaign. 

APPLICATION COMING SOON!

We are seeking individuals who are dedicated to their community, believe all children deserve access to excellent public education, and are looking for a way to make an impact. 


Are you interested in running for office? Have you worked on campaigns but want to learn how to be more effective? 


Our 2023 application will be posted on Feb. 15!

CCL ALUMNI

Will Pritchard

SVP at CREA, LLC

IPS School Board Commissioner, District 1

Kenneth Allen

Program Director, Indiana Trafficking Victims Assistance Program

IPS School Board Commissioner, At-Large

Aerionna Martin

City of Indianapolis

Campaign Manager, Arnold 4 IPS

Duane Ingram

COO, SFI Risk Services

Campaign Manager, Kenneth Allen for IPS School Board

Tara Elder

Owner, Simply Helpful

Campaign Manager, Will Pritchard for IPS

Hope Hampton

Executive Director, Project Home Indy

Keeanna Warren

Principal, Purdue Polytechnic High School North

Monica Hingst

Education Consultant

Rosie Bryant

Grassroots Organizer, Faith in Indiana

Amy Swann

CEO, Matchbook Learning

Jack Kellerman

Secondary Math Teacher, IPS

Angela Brito-Rodriguez

Director of Instruction, URBAN ACT Academy

Katrina Owens

Founder + CEO, GO Consulting

Russell Hollis

Deputy Director, Marion County Clerk

Haley Wing Suttle

Senior Data Manager, RISE INDY

Hollin Bolden

Account Manager, Cummins

Trezanay Atkins, J.D.

Special Education English Teacher, Pike Township

Pastor John Girton

Director of Marketing + Communications, Martin University

Tiffany Keown

Devin Craig

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