Anthony Bowden, school founder, and principal of Liberty Leadership Academy for Young Men is committed to reimagining the schooling experience establishing a learning institution wholly designed to meet the unique needs of African American teens. In his ten years of educational experience, Anthony served as a Manager in the Special Education Department for the DC Public School system. He oversaw special education services for 46,000 students across 115 schools, supporting teachers to ensure the success of special populations. As a school administrator for DC Public Schools, one of his many priorities was school and student culture and climate.

 

For Anthony, the student experience is the most important, and safety is the foundation of any impactful learning and development. Understanding the need for change, Anthony joined The Freedom Fellows Institute, where they develop and support talented leaders of color to found high-quality charter schools with one full year of leadership development. Anthony’s interest in improving reading literacy in young students of color led to a budding interest in writing. In 2016, he published his first children’s book titled “The Day Jake Went To College” to inspire young children of color to read. Anthony’s life has been dedicated to inspiring youth and giving back to underserved communities. Whether it’s coaching, writing children’s books, or leading schools, Anthony learns then leads in all aspects of my life.