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Changing Work Culture To Prevent Teacher Turnover


LeDuan Pratt

LeDuan Pratt

Principal

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Make sure you hold firm in your beliefs and believe in yourself.

About LeDuan

  • I started college as an engineering major but ultimately switched to business management and finance.
  • 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.
  • With my background in finance, I ended up taking the job teaching math and coaching basketball.
  • Because I entered the education sector through lateral entry, I faced licensing challenges—but I persevered, enhancing my resolve in the education sector.
  • I transitioned from teaching math to school administration after being inspired by high student success rates.
  • I became a principal quickly through the Aspiring Principals program, emphasizing the importance of leadership.
  • 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.