Mrs. Shanina Draughn brings over fifteen years of experience designing and implementing creative, culturally responsive, and student-centered programs across educational and community settings. Grounded in research-based practices, Shanina has partnered with multiple schools to reduce suspension and referral rates by up to 40% within a single school year.

Her work centers on building educator capacity, strengthening school culture, and supporting trauma-informed, equity-driven practices that lead to measurable student growth. Shanina firmly believes that every teacher and every school leader has the potential to become a Bold Educator. Through coaching, training, and intentional support, she empowers educators to cultivate confident, engaged students and thriving classroom communities.