The Students' First Teacher

Dr. Adrienne Kennedy is an educational consultant where she collaborates with school and system leaders across the country to promote whole child development.  She has over 15 years of experience working with, educators, administrators, children, parents, and caregivers.  She provides coaching, training, and technical assistance to professionals in child-serving organizations to create, implement, support, and sustain anti-racist and trauma-responsive practices.  Adrienne is a lifelong learner who loves to teach, connect with others, and identify ways that child-serving organizations can improve outcomes for historically marginalized groups. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Tennessee State University, a Master’s degree in Organizational Development from Walden University, and a Doctorate in Social Work from The University of Southern California.

Intro Music: Poet's Row, Young Bones