Jermaine Cherry brings over 10 years of experience in education, working with students across diverse learning needs, including special education. His approach is rooted in building strong foundational skills, increasing student confidence, and connecting learning to real-world success. As an educator, mentor, and program builder, Jermaine has supported hundreds of students in developing literacy skills and academic independence. His work is driven by a commitment to creating lasting impact in communities through education, structure, and opportunity.

Kayla Cherry is a Science Instructional Coach supporting the implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards and high-quality science instruction in Chicago schools. As a Golden Apple trained educator with experience teaching middle-grade science in Chicago Public Schools and mentoring pre-service teachers throughout the state, she invests in the continual growth of schools, helps increase student achievement, and supports teacher retention. Kayla earned a B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an M.Ed in Administration and Supervision from National Louis University.