About Us

our founder!

CEO | FOUNDER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | PROGRAM SPECIALIST

BS Applied Computer Science, MA Educational Leadership
Doctoral Research: Educational Legislation and Disenfranchised Communities.

Samuel Agyarko Jr. is an inspiring educator and the founder of the A-Team. With over 12 years of experience teaching in Chicago and the Chicagoland area, he has made a significant impact on students’ lives. Currently, he serves as an Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles instructor in the South Suburbs. His mission is to empower students with zero background in S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) by teaching them computational thinking and the tools of S.T.E.A.M. Through this approach, he encourages students to create innovative products that have the potential to transform their lives. Samuel has also authored and published a book titled “The Simplicity of Greatness,” filled with valuable maxims to promote self-advocacy among young people. His dedication to education and advocacy is commendable!

Our board members!

WE CAN NOT CODE A NEW WORLD ON OUR OWN! WE NEED TEAMWORK TO GET THE JOB DONE FOR OUR YOUTH!

The A Team! board members consists of students, STEM educators, potential Community Partners and select Mentors who have identified themselves as education ambassadors. Together they work to promote the development of students through quality STEM workshops, while also providing mentoring programs and resources that equip students with the confidence and skills essential for exploration, technology and life-long learning. This team is creating an impact in both their own lives, as well as in the positive growth of the students throughout their journey.

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KHADIJAH BRADFORD

Counselor Education & Supervision License: Clinical Professional Counselor

Khadijah is a seasoned educator who was born and raised in the South Suburbs of Chicago. With over 13 years of work in the public-school system, Khadijah works for Chicago Public Schools as a school counselor. With a focus on Adlerian counseling, Khadijah works with students in three domains of education; academic planning, college/career readiness and social emotional learning.

RILEY LOVE

MA English: Curriculum Development

Riley is a seasoned educator who was born and raised in the city of Chicago. Having started her educational practice in Hunts Point, the Bronx and East Harlem, she has over 13 years of work in the public-school system. She has spearheaded teacher research projects and professional development surrounding critical race theory in the classroom and curricular choices that work at dismantling deficit model education. Riley has continued her doctoral research focusing on the inequities within the school curriculum.

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