Cheryl Mills

Cheryl M. Mills is a Learning and Support Assistant who has worked in education for the past 15 years. She is passionate about helping young people build confidence and realize their full potential. Cheryl earned her Bachelor of Arts in Film and Communication from McGill University and a Master of Arts in Media Studies from…

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Kayla Morse Higgs

Kayla Morse Higgs leads Nu Balance Consulting, where she expertly bridges mindset, skills, and strategy through her leadership coaching. As a coach and consultant, she guides senior leaders to overcome mindset barriers and transform behaviors, enhancing their professional growth and organizational impact. With over a decade of experience as an educator, coach, and nonprofit director,…

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Dianne Pierce

Dianne Pierce is an educator dedicated to serving the Boston community and its children. Dianne has worked in Boston Public Schools for over 23 years as a teacher and, most recently, an inclusion specialist, working with students who have Individual Education Plans (IEP). Dianne brings well over 30 years of experience in education, specializing in…

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Philip Kane

Philip Kane is a Vice President working with US Bank in Hartford, Connecticut. He is deeply committed to helping students meet their full academic potential. Philip is the Vice Chairman for the not-for-profit Legacy Foundation of Hartford, whose mission is to address disparities in health and education by providing substantive academic and experiential learning opportunities…

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Janella Isaac Luc

Janella Isaac Luc has a deep passion for learning and serving others. With this passion, Janella is an Instructional Coach for Boston Public Schools and has also held positions as a teacher and program coordinator. Supporting others in reaching their goals and discovering their own passions is a joy for Janella in her work.  Janella’s…

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The Power of ACE, A Coaches Perspective

I’ve been with ACE for about nine years, and this summer marked the first time I assisted in facilitating the students’ onboarding week. The Onboarding Program is designed to simulate the first semester of college and is an intensive week where students learn essential skills for college success. During Onboarding, I got to know each…

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