Dr. DérNecia Phillips is leading the effort to open Nebraska’s first state-approved, Black-founded school as the founder of Identity Preparatory Academy—an identity-focused middle school for girls in Omaha, Nebraska.
With 20 years of experience in education, including the roles of teacher, principal, and principal coach, she is deeply committed to advancing education equity and education freedom.
Dr. Phillips champions the importance of harnessing the power of community to collectively offer a high-quality, culturally grounded education for our youth.