Carlesia Ray M.ed

Carlesia Ray M.ED is an experienced education professional currently serving as the Director of Academics and Dean of Students at ACCEL Schools since July 2023. Prior to this role, Carlesia worked at National Heritage Academies from August 2017 to August 2023 as a Behavior Specialist, focusing on reinforcing social and emotional skills for individual and small groups of students, supervising curriculum-based testing, and maintaining a positive learning environment. Carlesia’s earlier positions at National Heritage Academies included Instructional Coach and Paraprofessional, where responsibilities included implementing reading programs and conducting guidance meetings with parents and teachers. Carlesia holds a Master’s degree in Elementary Education and Teaching from Cleveland State University and has a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development from Walden University, complemented by an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Development from Kaplan University.