Each school year at SEED, we welcome new families, students, faculty, staff, and leaders into SEED’s schools. Two of the 2023-2024 school year’s newest community members are SEED DC head of school, Roseyn Hood, and SEED Miami head of school, Dr. Leah Skinner. The SEED Foundation is excited to welcome these two transformative education leaders to the SEED Network leadership team. Ms. Hood and Dr. Skinner each bring a wealth and range of experience to their respective roles.
Ms. Roseyn Hood comes to The SEED School of Washington, D.C. (SEED DC), in her 29th year as a public educator and leader. Her career spans three states and positions from the classroom to the national level. Most recently, Ms. Hood served as the Vanderburgh School Corporation’s chief diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging officer in Evansville, IN. Prior to that, she was the associate commissioner of strategic partnerships & innovation for the Colorado State Department of Education and director of operations for Denver Public School’s Beacon Network Schools. Ms. Hood began her career in the Phoenix area, where she spent over two decades at the classroom, building, and district levels. As a principal and assistant principal, she increased access and participation in accelerated courses, extracurricular activities, and college exposure activities for her students.
Ms. Hood’s passion for education is grounded in the belief that every learner must be afforded the opportunity, experiences, and environment to maximize their full potential and that the role of education is to ensure all are intentionally prepared for an expansive, challenging, and rewarding future including the post-secondary arena. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Religion from Duke University and an Master of Arts in Educational Administration & Supervision from the University of Phoenix.
Dr. Leah Skinner brings 25 years of experience advocating for underserved students and families to the SEED Miami campus. Dr. Skinner has been a classroom teacher, instructional coach, and education leader in the Greater Atlanta area since 2006, most recently serving as the head of school at The Boyce L. Ansley School, a tuition-free school for children and families who have experienced homelessness. Her areas of expertise include curriculum and instruction, training and development, family engagement, trauma informed practices, school operations, and building culture.
A dedicated and experienced educator, Dr. Skinner is committed to fostering an environment of high academic standards, collegiality, commitment, and trust. She believes that a rigorous and sound education is the impetus to lifting students, families, and communities out of generational poverty. Dr. Skinner holds a Bachelor of Arts from California State University, Los Angeles, a Master of Arts from Pepperdine University, an Master of Science in Educational Administration from National University, and a Ph.D. in Educational Administration from Argosy University.
Ms. Hood and Dr. Skinner have hit the ground running in their new positions, immersing themselves in SEED’s culture and value, and building strong connections with their communities. We look forward to seeing the impact these exceptional leaders will have on our growing network.