MAI LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
ABOUT MAI LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Head of School's Welcome!
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Dr. Nekeshia Doctor is C.E.O. and Principal of M.A.I. Leadership Academy, Inc. (Preschool and K-12 grades). She is a zealous educator of 22 years with phenomenal experiences on the elementary, secondary, and higher education levels in the field of Education. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Special Education, a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership, and a Doctorate in Education Organizational Leadership.
As a former School Administrator and Special Education teacher for K-12 grades, Dr. Doctor monitored, coached, trained, and supported teachers with curriculum and instruction, assessments, instructional learning strategies, effective classroom management, accountability, Etc. She served on the Duval County Public School District’s Code of Conduct committee for four years. She has also been a part of the district’s Zero Tolerance Task Force and Professional Learning Communities (P.L.C.s). Additionally, Dr. Doctor was selected to serve on the Florida Charter School Conference (F.C.S.C.) 2013 Program Review Committee. The State of Florida certified her in Educational Leadership and School Principalship, all levels.
Her genuine passion for student achievement and excellence; experience in diverse K-12 educational settings (traditional, low-performing K-8, magnet, high school career center for students with learning disabilities) and higher Education; ability to mentor and provide authentic support to students and teacher leaders; problem solve; train faculty/staff and students; ability to empower avid and struggling learners; build positive relationships with students; educational and organizational leadership skills, Create your own automated PDFs with JotForm PDF Editor 2 and effective communication skills makes her a dynamic asset to your school district.
Dr. Doctor is the author of “The #LawofImpact: Cracking the C.O.D.E. to Impacting Youth in the Home, School, Community, and Globally.” She is also the Founder/Executive Director of The B.W. Project, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that focuses on self-empowerment, self-esteem, leadership, and self-sufficiency tailored to girls between the ages of 8-18 years old.
She is a sought-after speaker, thought leader, and facilitator who provides professional development training around the world to educational organizations, school districts, corporate industries, and families on HOW to connect and effectively communicate using her C.O.D.E., a strategic system that she designed for homes, schools, and businesses. She is affectionately known as the “Communication Catalyst,” as a result of her gift to show adults how to communicate with youth and others effectively; her level of expertise, intense knowledge, and proven success
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In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband, family, and dogs.

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Dr. Nekeshia Doctor
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Our Philosophy
We understand...
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Our scholars’ lives are precious and must receive care from adults who are capable, compassionate, and caring--whose values enable them to be excellent role models.
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Our scholars should experience various positive learning experiences, leading to an increased sense of competence and independence.
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Our scholar’s education is extremely vital to healthy physical development, healthy daily meal regimens, eating habits, acceptable social skills, and cognitive growth.
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Our teachers, drawing upon their training and experience, must create an appropriate, engaging, educational environment that carefully guides our children from one developmental level to another.
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As educators and parents, we are a village and making an impact daily to contribute to and enhance the quality of education and nurturing offered at our academy.
Our Vision
Our vision at MAI Leadership Academy is to "prepare young scholars, who are tomorrow's leaders, to recognize their greatness through hands-on education and leadership skills, promoting individuality while instilling the importance of symbiotic relationships, which is the cornerstone of a thriving society."
