Dr. Phillis Anderson
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
The People Behind the Mission
Made for More Starts with Our People.
At ScholarMade, “Made for More” is more than a motto—it’s how we lead, learn, and grow together. Meet the people who set our direction, support our school community, and keep every scholar at the center of the work.
Meet Our LeadersWhy Our Leadership Matters
Our People Lead with Purpose.
Leading ScholarMade is challenging and meaningful work. Our people are resilient, committed to learning, and dedicated to serving our teachers, families, scholars, and community.
Resilient
We meet challenges with determination, flexibility, and a commitment to moving the work forward.
Always Learning
We continue learning, reflecting, and growing so that we can better support our school community.
Committed to Service
We serve our teachers, families, and community so that every scholar has the opportunity to #DoMore and #BeMore.
Executive Leadership
Setting the vision, direction, and standards that move ScholarMade forward.
Carmen Pruitt, Esq.
Executive Director of People and Compliance
School Leadership
Bringing the mission to life each day for our scholars, teachers, and families.
Brad Burl
Managing Director of School Operations and Performance
Kelvin Johnson
School Director
Keneishia Jefferson
Assistant School Director
Eltrudia Richmond
Director of Instruction
Leadership in Action
What “Made for More” Means to Us
Managing Director Brad Burl shares how ScholarMade’s leaders turn the school’s mission into daily action and meaningful support for every scholar.
Watch: ScholarMade’s Commitment to Students · 2-minute video
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Our people serve so that our scholars can #DoMore and #BeMore. Learn more about joining the ScholarMade community or connect with our team.
MESSAGE FROM OUR SUPERINTENDENT, FOUNDER AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
ScholarMade Achievement Place at the Historic Mitchell Building in Central Little Rock opened its doors to nearly 300 students in August 2018. It has been a priceless journey and a movement of restoration. It was exciting to see the building come back to life and to experience the joy that children bring! Built in 1908, the year that Thurgood Marshall was born, it is symbolic of battles fought for choice.
The majestic building overlooks a beautiful community. It is a testament that all children, regardless of their economic status, instructional needs, or previous academic challenges, they can find a place at ScholarMade – a place where teachers and parents work together to move children to Be More and Achieve More.
Dr. Phillis N. Anderson, Founder, CEO, Superintendent
This Place Matters. This opportunity matters. This school matters. This community matters. We have ignited a fresh vision in school choice and are closing opportunity gaps for our children. Our name, ScholarMade, is a constant call to remember that all children are valuable, and all children can be brilliant. Our educational mission is to cultivate Scholars who will be equipped to solve academic and societal problems.
We want to partner with those who have a heart for children, the moral courage to disrupt mediocrity, and the desire to influence others to rethink the possibilities of what a child can become.
This Place Matters. This opportunity matters. This school matters. This community matters. We have ignited a fresh vision in school choice and are closing opportunity gaps for our children. Our name, ScholarMade, is a constant call to remember that all children are valuable, and all children can be brilliant. Our educational mission is to cultivate Scholars who will be equipped to solve academic and societal problems.
We want to partner with those who have a heart for children, the moral courage to disrupt mediocrity, and the desire to influence others to rethink the possibilities of what a child can become.
#BeScholarMade
Meet the People who are
leading our mission work
Our People understand that leading Scholarmade is challenging work. Our People are resilient, love learning, and are committed to our teachers, families, scholars and communities. Our People serve so that our Scholars can #DoMore and #BeMore.
Ms. Toliver
Senior Director of Achievement Founding Staff
Ms. Gilbert
Executive Administrator
Carmen Pruitt, Esq.
Chief of Staff
Mr. Gilbert
Emotional Intelligence Coordinator
Mr. Colbert
Student Support
Coordinator
Mr. Knowlton
Director of Operations
Hazel Harris, Principal
Mr. Whitfield,
School Director
Mr. Kelvin Johnson,
School Director
Founding Staff
Vanessa Vance, Director of Compliance
Hazel Harris, Principal
Larrissa Williams, School Director
Kelvin Johnson, School Director
Larry Williams, Math and Science Coach
Larrane Williams, Literacy Coach
Delano Whitfield, Director of School Culture
Lawrence Gilbert, Emotional Intelligence Program Manager
Cleodis Colbert, Student Support Services Coordinator
Justin Lindsey, Enrollment Coordinator
Ivy Hill Academy
Nichols Intermediate Academy
Delano Whitfield, Principal
Kelvin Johnson, Culture Coordinator
Prodigy Preparatory Academy
Delano Whitfield, Principal
Kelvin Johnson, Culture Coordinator