Leaders never stop learning.  We're here to provide them opportunities. ADF believes in strengthening school leadership not only in the classroom, but also within the administrative areas. Teachers, principals, reading coaches and other instruction specialists should be encouraged to broaden their teaching methods by traveling to different regions, studying other successful programs, participating in workshops and seeking commuity involvement.

Leo Broering Speaker Series                                                       Named in honor of one of ADF's strongest supporters, the Leo Broering Leadership Speaker Series was proud to showcase three amazing speakers for our principals, teachers and community leaders. John Dornan, executive director of the North Carolina based Public School Forum, spoke on the art of changing educated-related public policy. Dr. Kaye Stripling talked about her ideas on dramatically increasing student achievement and reducing achievement gaps across ethnic groups and between high and low income groups. Professor of the Steinhardt School of Education at New York University, Pedro Noguera shared his ideas on education reform, diversity, and how to create a strong and vibrant public education system.                                                                         

Program Committee
The ADF Program Committee is responsible for ensuring the integrity of all ADF programs and projects. The Committee has final approval over program policies and procedures and works with staff in researching and creating new projects. The Committee ensures all projects established by ADF answers an educational need of East Baton Rouge Parish schools, teachers, and students.

Program Committee
Murphy Bell, Chair - Jackson Bell Law Firm
Gwen Hamilton - Plan Baton Rouge
Jayne Fleener - Dean, LSU College of Edcuation
D'anne Lipscomb - Principal, LaBelle Aire Elementary
Terrance Lockett - Office of Senator Mary Landrieu
Nell McAnelly - LSU Cain Center
Marsha Yarborough - Community Volunteer