Dr. Angela Coaxum-Young

Founder / Executive Director

Often regarded as an innovative leader, researcher, author, and speaker in 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 serving in various roles in school districts across Metro Atlanta including principal, district support specialist, and most importantly, teacher. Dr. Young founded Favor Academy of Excellence, Inc. (2009). The non-profit is credited for expanding educational opportunities for underserved youth in communities with limited resources. Dr. Young recently opened the company's 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: the 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 for diverse student groups including Students with Disabilities, Gifted Students, Students with Socio-Economic Disadvantages, and first-generation high school/college-bound students.

Dr. Angela C. Young received her Bachelor's in Sociology from Bethune-Cookman University, her Master's in Administration of Educational Programs from Nova Southeastern University, her 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.