LeDuan Pratt
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
"Make sure you hold firm in your beliefs and believe in yourself."
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LeDuan's work combines: Education, Business, and Teaching / Mentoring
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Business Administration and Management
North Carolina State University
Graduate Degree
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
Gardner-Webb University
Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
I started college as an engineering major but ultimately switched to business management and finance.
2.
I got the urge to coach basketball—one of my fellow church members and assistant principal in a neighboring county offered me the opportunity to teach and coach.
3.
With my background in finance, I ended up taking the job teaching math and coaching basketball.
4.
Because I entered the education sector through lateral entry, I faced licensing challenges—but I persevered, enhancing my resolve in the education sector.
5.
I transitioned from teaching math to school administration after being inspired by high student success rates.
6.
I became a principal quickly through the Aspiring Principals program, emphasizing the importance of leadership.
7.
Now, as a principal for the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, I utilize my role to impact students and teachers positively while fostering a supportive and inclusive school culture.
