Current Bright Fellows
TIESHA M. BUTLER
Tiesha M. Butler (she/her/hers) is a dedicated, impactful, student-centered educator and leader who is passionate about being the catalyst in education for student success. Read more
LINDSEY M. CAPACETTI
Lindsey M. Capacetti (she/her/hers) has a commitment to educational equity and strives to provide her students with the best possible education and opportunities. Read more
AMANDA CLARK
Amanda Clark (she/her/hers) is a visionary and creative thinker. She aims to design and implement programs that impact systems, utilizing her experience and training with BRIGHT. Read more
BENJAMIN M. COLAS
Benjamin M. Colas has a love of learning and believes that education allows students to discover how their own knowledge, skills, and values can help them to lead a life of purpose. Read more
MICHAEL D. COLE
Michael D. Cole (he/him/his) is a firm believer in the possibility of infinite possibilities for anyone committed to realizing their fullest potential. Through his work with BRIGHT, Cole aims to bring this mindset and his skills to work collaboratively with staff and students towards their optimal professional and academic outcomes. Read more
JOSEPH D. COOPER
Joseph D. Cooper Sr. (he/him/his) is a skilled and experienced leader who has spent his career building relationships with his staff and positively impacting the lives of young people. Read more
LUKE FEERER
Luke Feerer (he/him/his) strives to be a tireless advocate and champion for his students, as well as a dependable pillar for parents through his professional and personal endeavors. Read more
LAZARO G. FUENTES JR.
Lazaro G. Fuentes Jr. (he/him/his) is a driven and experienced professional who is passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young people. Read more
KAMEELAH GUTHRIDGE
Kameelah Guthridge (she/her/hers) is a seasoned professional with a passion for servant-leadership and creating solutions for complex problems. Read more
SHAYLA IVEZZY
Shayla Ivezzy (she/her/hers) is an educator and equity advocate with experience in facilitation and outreach, and she is motivated to address inequalities by building coalition and addressing systemic racism in structural and relational ways. Read more
JAMEL JOHNSON
Jamel Johnson (he/him/his) is an accomplished educator with a strong commitment to community development and a proven track record of success in the classroom. He brings his passion for education to the forefront, leveraging his experience to make a positive impact in his community. Read more
KAYLA KING
Kayla King (she/her/hers) is a passionate and dedicated educator who is driven to make a difference in her community. Read more
BRIAN T. LOWERY
Brian T. Lowery (he/him/his) believes that schools are a reflection of the surrounding communities, and he strives to foster a mindset in youth that reflects a culture of trust, learning, and achievement. Read more
SHANNON MATHIE
Shannon Mathie (she/her/hers) is a highly experienced professional who strives to bring widespread impact to educational systems. Read more
DAMITA L. PEERY
Damita L. Peery (she/her/hers) strives to utilize her expertise to positively impact the lives of Ohio’s citizens. Read more
RICHARA RICHARDSON
Richara M. Richardson (she/her/hers) strives to better understand the challenges in urban education and diversify approaches to help students excel. Read more
SAMUEL ROBINSON JR.
Samuel L. Robinson Jr. (he/him/his) is a seasoned professional who focuses on the achievement and retention of the student populations he serves. Read more
ISAIAH E. TERRELL
Isaiah E. Terrell (he/him/his) is a dedicated educational leader with a passion for building strong collaborations between parents, students, and teachers. Read more
LEROY THORNTON II
LeRoy S. Thornton II (he/him/his) is a passionate visionary who strives to make a difference in the lives of underprivileged and at-risk youth. Read more
