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Kyle Newsome has established himself as leader, entrepreneur, elder statesman, and man of distinction in the areas of entertainment, education, and social services. Encompassing a unique set of skills and experience, he currently lends his talent and expertise within the national charter organization, KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program). As a former high school assistant principal, he was the creator and founding director of the Comeback Schools program.  This was an equity-based initiative to address the tremendous gap in support and resources for our most challenged and underserved youth.  He is now a Vice Principal in one of the regions high performing middle schools to lend support and expertise to help strengthen the academic staff and student culture.  He coaches grade level chairs and supports the development of the enrichment program.

Included in this role, he directs the Social Support Team, which includes social workers, deans, school psychologist and other non-instructional staff. He also provides leadership coaching to department chairs and prospective leaders. In addition, he provides the school community with strategic insights and management in the areas of safety, disciplinary systems, interpersonal communications and student engagement, as well as develop and implement school policies while pushing academic rigor.

He has also been working as a faculty fellow for the KIPP Foundation since 2017.  There he facilitates professional development for new assistant principals across the country.  In 2019–2020 he is supporting and coaching 67 leaders across the country, serving and impacting over 24,000 students!

He has emerged as a leader in REI professional development by leading sessions in and out of network charter schools. He coaches and consults with leaders/coaches/managers who look to grow their leadership capacity as an anti-racist leader.