Locha Brooks (@LochaPowerMoves) - Learn The Business of Consulting

Locha Brooks is the founder and CEO of 1st Class Educator. One of the leading school consulting firms providing staff development and assistance to educational organizations. Ms. Brooks has a passion for promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and access which is shown throughout her organization’s commitments.Ms. Brooks started her post-secondary education journey with an Associate of Arts in Communication from St. Louis Community College while working a substitute teacher. Next, she proudly graduated Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education with a focus in English content from Harris-Stowe State University while serving as an In-School Suspension Coordinator. Upon graduating Ms. Brooks proudly secured a positions as high school English Language Arts instructor.Always hungry for learning, Locha leveled up and received a Master's Degree in Education Administration from Lindenwood University located in St. Charles, Missouri.  She also completed post-graduate work at Harvard University in the Women in Educational Leadership program. With her experience she has served in education for over 14 years. She has moved through the ranks of the educational field and has the experience and understanding to help clients transform their careers and workplace culture. Ms. Brooks now offers an 8-Week Course of how to start a School Consulting Firm through the School Consultant Accelerator program.Locha is a dedicated member of several professional education organizations including NABSE, NEA, NEA Black Caucus, and ILA. With her expertise, she has also written and assisted with curriculum revisions.Staying on the leading edge of the latest practices and trends in education, Locha attends several conferences and workshops to better assist clients. Now, with the help of her 1st Class Educator team, she continues to lead professional development initiatives on various topics from cultural competency training, behavioral intervention and support, classroom management, beginning teacher assistance and beyond. Locha is the proud mother of two wonderful boys, Pharaoh and Sire. When she is not helping educators and future entrepreneurs perfect their craft, you’ll find her spending time with her children and traveling the world.