Dr. Angela Coaxum-Young

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Often regarded as an innovative leader, researcher, author, and speaker in the field of education, Dr. Young brings nearly two decades of experience to the field of education. She is a candid, frank, and resilient educator, committed to disrupting systematic norms that often marginalize or disregard students deemed “at-risk”. Dr. Young’s public trials and triumphs became the conduit of change that ignited her advocacy and discussion around equity in education. She is an energizing public speaker and challenges audiences to innovate and create new practices that ensure ALL students have a seat at every table. 

Dr. Young began her career as a middle school social studies teacher in Miami-Dade County Schools. She continued her career trajectory advancing to school principal and currently supports school special education teams, as a District Transition Specialist.  Dr. Young founded Favor Academy of Excellence, Inc. (2009).  The non-profit is credited for expanding educational opportunities for under served youth in communities with limited resources.   Dr. Young recently opened the companies first tutoring and intervention center in Douglasville, Ga.  The center provides intensive academic, social, emotional and restorative intervention for K-12 students.  The center's signature educational therapy: Restorative Learning Model (RLM), is committed to ensuring students are academically inclined and mentally well.

Dr. Young is a respected school strategic planner, program/curriculum designer, published author and culture builder.  She has committed her life’s work to establishing educational programs and opportunities for underrepresented student populations. She utilizes her experiences as an educator to develop programs and supports for diverse student groups to include: Students with Disabilities, Gifted Students, Students with Socio-Economic Disadvantages and first-generation high school/college bound students. 

Dr. Angela C. Young received her Bachelors in Sociology from Bethune-Cookman University, Master's in Administration of Educational Programs from Nova Southeastern University, Specialist Credential from Georgia College and State University and her Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership from Georgia Southern University. 

Dr. Angela C. Young is married to SFC Travis Young, and they have four children: TJ, Jordan, Joshua and Jacob.