Who We Are
Rebuilding Lives. Restoring Hope.
We are a growing organization committed to supporting individuals reentering society after incarceration. We believe in second chances and provide the tools, education, and guidance needed to help people rebuild their lives with purpose and confidence.
Meet the Founder
As an Educational Consultant with approximately 20 years of professional experience, Dr. Waldon has built a diverse career in education. Her journey includes teaching roles at community/technical colleges, a detention center, traditional public high schools, and public charter schools. She has also gained significant leadership experience, having served as a director of curriculum and instruction, director of compliance, assistant principal, and principal.
Her leadership extends beyond direct educational settings, having served as a Commissioner on the Board of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools – Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA). Dr. Waldon has held various other roles within MSA, including Chair and Internal Coordinator. She previously served as an Accreditation Councilor for the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Dr. Waldon holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Bowie State University and an Educational Administrative Certification from The George Washington University. In addition to her consulting work, she serves as principal at an Adult Public Charter School in southeast Washington, DC, where she oversees programs that offer students a path to earn their high school diploma and participate in workforce development upon completion.
Mission
To teach, empower, improve, and transform the lives of the marginalized learner through education; specifically, by obtaining the General Educational Development (GED) to enter the workforce with 21st Century Skills.
By challenging stigma, advocating for policy reform, and fostering inclusive communities, we aim to create lasting opportunities for returning citizens to rebuild their lives. We believe in second chances and dignity for all, working to empower returning citizens with the tools, education, and resources they need to reclaim their futures.