Episode 22: Episode 22 with Some' McCowan

2 Qs with Lisa Ward

Some’ McCowan specializes in culturally responsive, anti-racist and equity centered leadership, campus/district-level implementation of school turnaround practices, effective campus culture, observation feedback cycles, Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), instructional improvement, response to intervention, effective teaching strategies for diverse student populations, data-driven decision making, and design/delivery of professional development (campus/district level).
Some’ provides executive coaching to C-Suite leaders. She walks alongside executive leaders with a plan of action to reach their goals, while providing plenty of accountability and support along the way. The executive coaching gives them the time they need to make real, sustainable change and optimize their performance as leaders.
As a devoted contributor to public education and the ever-evolving education arena, when Some’ isn’t busy with all that was mentioned above she can be found reviewing authors' literature. As well as supporting the research of others in the field of education.
Additionally, she is creating partnerships within her community to support the development of her nonprofit Elite Scholars with A Purpose. The organization addresses the variables that hinder foster youth specifically males of color that have aged out of foster care from attending higher education. Furthermore, she oversees an unincorporated nonprofit Progress Point Tutoring. Progress Point Tutoring provides free tutoring for k-12 students with financial needs. Furthermore, she supports young entrepreneurs and small business owners as they work to grow their businesses in an impactful and meaningful way through entrepreneurship coaching. Lastly, as the co-founder and chief financial officer of her other business, End Zone Services, she works strategically and collaboratively to establish partnerships that support the company's business strategy.
When she is not strategically supporting others, you will find her spending time with her family and friends watching sports and she loves Salsa dancing. She also enjoys reading and traveling to unique places.