“I saw firsthand how inequities in education can limit a student’s opportunities, and that experience fueled my passion to ensure that every student, regardless of their background, has access to a rigorous, high-quality education and the support they need to succeed.

It’s deeply fulfilling to know that the work I do helps create opportunities and dismantle barriers for my students, especially in a world that often isn’t designed with Black and Brown children in mind. From watching a student master a challenging concept to supporting teachers in delivering transformative lessons and building trusting partnerships with families, every moment is a step toward ensuring that our children are equipped to succeed and thrive. Knowing that I am helping to rewrite the narrative and create a brighter future for my students is the most rewarding part of this role.

My hopes and dreams for my students are that they develop into confident, compassionate, and curious individuals who achieve academic excellence, embrace lifelong learning, and grow into empowered members of their communities, ready to lead and contribute meaningfully to the world around them.

Success at EBACS is the holistic growth of students, where they achieve academic excellence, demonstrate social-emotional resilience, and develop into compassionate, critical thinkers prepared to thrive in the world. Success is also reflected in a collaborative and inclusive school culture where teachers feel empowered, families are engaged, and every individual—student or staff—feels a sense of belonging and purpose.

EBACS performed in the top three on every assessment across K-4 for our first round of network testing, proving that we are not just committed to excellence—we are achieving it. We are also one of only three schools across Ascend that offers capoeira as a special, reinforcing our dedication to providing unique and enriching experiences for our students.

EBACS is the only school in the network with one section per grade. We are small but mighty!”

-Kaylee Ebanks