A trailblazer & change agent

Asa is a native of Norfolk, VA by way of Washington, D.C. where she graduated from Howard University ​with a bachelors in Legal Communications. She holds a masters in Educational Psychology (George ​Mason University), a certificate in Women's Entrepreneurship (Cornell University) and is pursuing a ​doctorate in Educational Leadership and Organizational Development (University of Louisville).

Asa is the founder and executive director of Coleman Preparatory Academy, an HBCU-inspired private ​school providing a new branch of educational excellence in Louisville, KY.

Much of her educational experience was served as a teacher, coordinator, and administrator in District of ​Columbia Public Schools, District of Columbia Charter Schools, and Portsmouth Public Schools. Her past ​positions include those in the classroom and out, but always focused on the achievement of students ​and dispelling myths believed of them. Her passion for education and Coleman Prep stems from her belief ​in the need for education equity as a means to close the "achievement gap".

She has a love for historically black colleges and universities and proudly boasts her alma mater. She is ​also a product of two HBCU grads, Norfolk State University (mother) & Tuskegee University (father). Asa is ​a mom of two, Terry & Talia, and credits her children for her drive and determination. She is a published ​author and entrepreneur.

The HBCU:TCTR presentation provides an overview of HBCUs, ​covering a brief history of HBCUs, the HBCUs located in the ​respective states and others in surrounding states, notable alumni, ​special programs offered at HBCUs, and a clear explanation of ​how HBCUs could help a student persist to graduation.

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