MEET
THE FOUNDER
Dr. Brenda Jones
Dr. Brenda Jones was born and raised in Nashville, TN. She is a proud graduate of Metro Nashville Public Schools. She is an alumnus of Belmont University, Middle Tennessee State, and Trevecca Nazarene University.
She started a career in education and has served as a math teacher, instructional coach, Dean of
Curriculum, and Assistant Principal.
During the Pandemic, Dr. Jones served the community by opening a Tutor Center to support families during virtual learning. In addition, she has spent the past 4 years coaching school leaders and teachers across the country.
It has been a life-long dream for her to open a school. Dr. Jones firmly believes that “Education is the key to access opportunities for personal and professional freedom.”
co-design team
The Co-Design Team is a group of VOLUNTEERS that help develop a strong school co-design planning process and conduct robust community engagement during the school co-design year.
These volunteers will assist in gathering input to build a shared vision for an excellent school that is singularly focused on being responsive to the needs of the community –
as determined by elevating voices of the community.
The Co-Design Team will consist of members who offer unique perspectives and areas of expertise that are essential to design a school that promotes equity.
Amber Green
VOLUNTEER
Cassandra Lemon
VOLUNTEER
Travis Stone
VOLUNTEER
Reginald Epps
VOLUNTEER
Lisa Jimenez
VOLUNTEER
Jordan Freeman
VOLUNTEER
Teresa Sanders
VOLUNTEER
Melinda
Coston-Skyers
VOLUNTEER
Invictus Nashville would like to thank the co-design for their work gathering community input to drive the design and model of the school. We are forever thankful for your dedication and hard work.
We look forward to continued support as we move into the next phase of making this school a reality.