Janet Akinwole

Janet Akinwole serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Transcend Leadership Foundation (DBA Transcend Leadership Academy) since January 2024 and has been a SPED 5th BD Teacher at Paterson Public Schools since September 2022, focusing on cross-cultural collaboration to enhance academic and social-emotional learning for students with behavioral disabilities. Previous roles include Learning Specialist at KIPP New Jersey, where notable student improvement was achieved, and a Special Education Coordinator/Humanities Teacher at the Center for Teaching & Learning Academy Abuja. Janet's educational background includes a PhD in Christian Educational Leadership from Regent University and multiple degrees in Special Education and International Business. Early career experiences range from managing school food services to culinary roles at Bloomingdale's and The Walt Disney Company.