Antoinette Pearson, Ed.D. is the Founder, and Lead Consultant of Common Sense Learning, LLC. A native Detroiter and an educator of 20 years, Dr. Pearson has worked in various capacities in the public school system including: a teacher, curriculum leader, assistant principal, athletic director, principal, and now a consultant helping educators of various levels. Her determination and passion for creating equitable opportunities for children led to her advancement in the education field.

Known as education’s change agent, Antoinette is passionate about equitable opportunities for learning. This passion for equity is evident from her participation in the following programs: Michigan Department of Education’s African American Young Men of Promise Initiative, Harvard School of Education’s School Transformation Leaders’ Institute (2013) and Family Engagement Institute (2014).

Antoinette is also an educational author and speaker. She speaks and authors from the perspective of an experienced urban educator, change agent, and a nurturing mother. Her new book Truth Transforms Education is available now on her website; www.antoinettepearson.com.