board leaders

Sabrina has taught in inner city schools for over 23 years. She has served students as: a classroom teacher, reading intervention specialist, title I reading teacher, and school counselor. Sabrina earned a B.S. in Social Science Education from Alabama State University, M.S. in Professional Counseling, and  M.Ed. in School Counseling bot

Sabrina has taught in inner city schools for over 23 years. She has served students as: a classroom teacher, reading intervention specialist, title I reading teacher, and school counselor. Sabrina earned a B.S. in Social Science Education from Alabama State University, M.S. in Professional Counseling, and  M.Ed. in School Counseling both from Concordia University in  Wisconsin.

One of Sabrina’s favorite children’s books is Corduroy.

 Dr. Mateba Harris is the Chief Executive Officer at Totally Committed Educational Services. She has held leadership positions with two urban school districts as principal and assistant principal. 

Mateba K. Harris earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) focused in Urban Education and Leadership from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. 

 Dr. Mateba Harris is the Chief Executive Officer at Totally Committed Educational Services. She has held leadership positions with two urban school districts as principal and assistant principal. 

Mateba K. Harris earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) focused in Urban Education and Leadership from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She has authored/co-authored over 15 publications on leadership, cultural competence, and equity. One of Mateba’s favorite children’s books is A Bear Called Paddington. 

Danielle Akobundu has 25 years of experience providing social services to vulnerable and underserved populations in Milwaukee. Danielle has supported families by providing early intervention services to children, licensing foster parents, supervising youth workers, and providing resources to seniors. Program director, services coordinator

Danielle Akobundu has 25 years of experience providing social services to vulnerable and underserved populations in Milwaukee. Danielle has supported families by providing early intervention services to children, licensing foster parents, supervising youth workers, and providing resources to seniors. Program director, services coordinator,  and licensing specialist are all titles Danielle has held in the social services field.  Danielle holds a B.S. and M.S. in Social Work from Upper Iowa University. One of Danielle’s favorite children’s books is The Secret of Nimh. 

Brenda Sykes has worked in urban schools for over 25 years. Having earned both a M.S and B.S.  in education, Brenda holds  an administrative and teaching license. She has worked as a teacher, mentor, supervisor, content lead and lead teacher in Milwaukee. Brenda also assisted as business services manager and  supervised numerous practicum

Brenda Sykes has worked in urban schools for over 25 years. Having earned both a M.S and B.S.  in education, Brenda holds  an administrative and teaching license. She has worked as a teacher, mentor, supervisor, content lead and lead teacher in Milwaukee. Brenda also assisted as business services manager and  supervised numerous practicum  students. She is a true leader in education. Brenda’s kind gentle nature not only nurtures students she has also mentored and supervised an equal number of colleagues. Teaching, tutoring, and supporting students and their families comes natural to Brenda. She remains active in her church, community, as well as in underserved schools.  One of Brenda’s  favorite book is  Pink and Say by Patrica Palacco.