School Leadership Bios

Dawn Lewis is the head of school at The SEED School of Maryland.  Dawn holds a degree in elementary education from Boston University and a Masters Degree Education Administration Policy from Teachers College, Columbia University. Dawn taught kindergarten and 8th grade in Cambridge, MA. She is the founding principal of the Young Achievers Science and Math Pilot School in Boston, which opened in 1995 and continues to be one of the most highly chosen K-8 schools. Most recently Dawn was the Co-Director of the Pilot Schools Network in Boston, MA. She was the convener of a network of 20 small, progressive public schools which had the freedom and autonomy of charter schools. As the Co-Director, Dawn was a leadership coach, developed curriculum, mentored new teachers and assisted in designing new and converted pilot schools. Dawn has spent her career as an educational entrepreneur who believes in providing families and children with high-quality; teaching and learning experiences in urban public schools.

Sandra C. Powell is the principal at The SEED School of Maryland. She oversees the academic program. Sandra comes to SEED with over twenty years of experience in education. Prior to joining SEED, Sandra taught elementary, middle and high school, worked as an instructional specialist supporting new teachers and coordinated Social Studies and International Students for schools in Baltimore, Maryland, and New York City. Sandra was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to Turkey and has traveled to Japan, Vietnam, Cambodia, and China studying the educational system and best practices. In addition, she taught English in Suzhou, China and created a student and teacher exchange program with various schools in New York City. Sandra received her degree in criminal justice at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, her Masters Degree in Administration and Supervision from Johns Hopkins University and has completed post-graduate work at Brooklyn College.

Joanne Robinson is the executive assistant at The SEED School of Maryland.

Nedra Ross is the director of admissions and parent and community relations at The SEED School of Maryland. Prior to joining SEED, Nedra worked as the community liaison for the Center for Adolescent Health at Johns Hopkins University. In this role, Nedra was responsible for ensuring communication among faculty, staff and the broader community as well as coordinating the activities of the community advisory board and youth advisory committee. Nedra received a Bachelor of Science degree in community health education from Towson University in 2001 and is a certified health education specialist. Nedra is currently pursuing her master?s degree from Towson University.

Anna Williams is the director of student life at The SEED School of Maryland.