Cory Brodnax

Cory Brodnax is the Professional Development Associate, which is involved in internal and external professional development, the Student Ambassador Program, and the Presentations of Learning. He has been an educator for over thirteen years and has worked with students from kindergarten through college and even into adulthood. Cory started his journey in education as a substitute teacher in Indiana and then eventually to a full time teaching position. His passion for social equality always at the forefront of his work, he moved to Oakland, California to help the communities there organize themselves around their goals for social and economic justice. Afterwards he moved to New York City to work for the Harlem Children’s Zone where he would be heavily involved in different types of programs. At different points he was the coordinator for one of the afterschool programs, a coordinator and eventual assistant director in the college office, and then finally the college coordinator for the Promise Academy High Schools. He also wrote a book in 2015 titled “The $10 Book of Priceless Wisdom.” Cory earned his undergraduate degree in history from the University of Florida and his master’s degree in Africana Studies from Indiana University.

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Students inspire me when they have a great work ethic.