Radiya Buchanan

Learning Director, Ward 7 at Higher Achievement

Radiya Buchanan has been an educational consultant with Advantage Testing since July 2019. In this role, they have collaborated and coordinated with students, parents, and communities in building educational programs, planned and prepared educational processes and procedures for the benefit of the students, maintained and managed records, reports, and documentation of student and educational staff performance, conducted evaluations regarding overall program quality and effectiveness, served as an advisor for educational staff, parents and students, assessed and evaluated emotional, behavioral and learning aspects of students to design educational programs, recommended different educational materials and implemented and guided usage of new technologies by educational staff, parents, and students, guided parents and students through the college selection and application process, coordinated outreach initiatives, including arranging presentations and information sessions at schools and maintaining relationships with university partners, liaised with partner organizations in the not-for-profit and corporate social responsibility sectors to facilitate financial aid and pro bono programs.

In June 2020, Radiya Buchanan took on the role of Learning Director at Higher Achievement in Ward 7. In this role, they are responsible for overseeing the academic progress of a team of tutors and mentees. Radiya works closely with the Program Manager to ensure that all students are meeting their individualized goals and receiving the best possible education. Radiya is passionate about education and believes that every child has the right to receive a high-quality education regardless of their background or circumstances.

Radiya Buchanan has a Master's degree in Nonprofit Management from Bay Path University and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology and Psychology from St. John's University.

Radiya Buchanan reports to Lynsey Wood Jeffries, CEO. They are on a team with Jessica Walbridge Richardson - COO, Breylon Smith - Director of High School Placement & Alumni Programs, and Josh Bailey - Executive Director, External Affairs.

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  • Learning Director, Ward 7

    Current role

  • Center Director, Ward 7

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