User:Alinares22/Stephen Todd Evans (educator)

 Stephen Todd Evans , current Executive Director for Suncoast School for Innovative Studies located in Sarasota Florida. Stephen is a former professional athlete, selected by the Philadelphia Stars, Atlanta Falcons and Buffalo Bills. Stephen Evans has spent the last Twenty year plus year’s public education much of which has been dedicated to the charter school movement. He is also recognized as an international speaker holding degrees in science, education, counseling and philosophy.

Collegiate Sports: College Football: Ferrum Junior College, Ferrum Virginia, Marshall University, And Huntington, West Virginia. Professional Sports: United States Football League(USFL) Philadelphia Stars, Free agent selection Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Georgia, Buffalo Bills, Buffalo New York Education: AA in Science, BS Education, MA Counseling and Ph.D. in Ed Leadership

Early Life
A native of Southmont North Carolina, Evans was raised during the 1960’s-1970’s in a single parent household which during this time period was identified as a socio-economically disadvantaged situation. His mother Ida Evans played a significant role in his development. He has one older brother and two younger sisters which currently reside in North Carolina.

Sports
In the arena of sports, he excelled in both track & field and football. , in the early 80”s, Evans was recognized as a “Who’s Who” among college athletes. He earned a spot on the Junior College East / West All Star Team, participated in two Shrine Bowl Classics and was featured in several campus and local news articles. As a result of his accomplishments at Ferrum, he earned a scholarship to Marshall University. While attending Marshall Stephen received academic and athletic honors and was again featured in several local and campus news articles. In 1984, he was selected by the United States Football League (USFL) Philadelphia Stars; later entered the National football League with the Atlanta Falcons and Buffalo Bills

Professional Career
Stephen Todd Evans has been identified by many of his peers as a rare and refreshing school leader who continues to make an imprint on public education. His innovative methodology of instruction and commitment to the development of the whole child and the family has brought him international attention. Stephen Evans is best known for his successful revitalization of four intercity charter schools. Faced with unimaginable circumstance ranging from poor facilities, lack of funding / deficits, gangs, community violence, drugs, poor academic performance, weapons and prostitution, his impact on these programs were truly unbelievable. In speaking with Stephen about the turnaround success he’s made within these schools, he’s quick to glorify the Lord of whom he claims has blessed his efforts.

Educator
Stephen Todd Evans holds teaching certificates in the states of Virginia, West Virginia, New York, Michigan, North Carolina, and Florida. (1996-98) Teacher at Kaiser Elementary School, Michigan. (2001-2007) Principal at Pontiac Academy, Pontiac Michigan.

Personal Life

 * Spouse: Terri Evans
 * Daughter: Amani Evans
 * Years Married: 25, June, 1994 (20 year)
 * Immediate Family: 2 sisters, younger / 1 brother, older / Mother: Ida Mae Evans

Professional Honors

 * Oxford University selection / speaker, Oxford England -Three Consecutive Years
 * •	Success Feature Story- Lexington Dispatch, Lexington NC 3//21/2008
 * •	Educator of The Year- Bloomfield Hills Optimist Club 2/2008
 * •	Lifetime Achievement Award by Pontiac Academy for Excellence -2007
 * •	Nominated CEO of the year by MAPSA 2006
 * •	Nominated Outstanding Charter Public Academy by MAPSA 2005- 2006
 * •	Man of The Year: American Biological Institute Board of International Research 2006
 * •	Harvard University – Selected to attend Strategic Management for Charter School 2006
 * •	Global Publication’s Who’s Who 2006
 * •	Strathmore’s Who’s Who – Recognized for Professional Accomplishments 2006
 * •	Continental Who’s Who - Recognized for professional accomplishments 2006
 * •	Empire Empowering Executives & Professionals Who’s Who 2005
 * •	ABA American Biological Institute – American Medal of Honor for Accomplishment and Contribution to Society 2005
 * •	Annual Yearly Progress 2004-05 Pontiac Academy for Excellence
 * •	Metropolitan Registries Who’s Who 2004
 * •	Manchester Who’s Who among Executives and Professionals 2004
 * •	Outstanding Community Service Award –Mayor of Pontiac, MI 2004
 * •	Feature Speaker “Educating at-Risk Students” Greater Pontiac Broadcast 2001
 * •	Featured in the Oakland Press, Pontiac News and Citizen’s Post 2000
 * •	Rosa Parks Wall of Tolerance, Atlanta Georgia

references added

 * 1) "Marshall In The Pros", www.herdzone.com
 * 2) Diana Dillaber Murray, "Pontiac Academy students protest departure of principal", Oakland Press News, 12/03/08.
 * 3) Akindele Akinyemi, "Pontiac Embraces Charters", May 13, 2007.
 * 4) Week End For Winners, Anointed Word Ministries.
 * 5) Deneesha Edwards, The Dispatch, 3/21/08, "Dr. Stephen Evans".
 * 6) Annual Education Report, 2007-2008.
 * 7) "Suncoast School for Innovative Studies students go to conference", Sarasota County Schools News. 3/1/12