Dr. Bessie Stewart-Banks is the founder and Executive Director of Easton Banks Learning & Life Center, Inc. Dr. Stewart-Banks has over 30 years of combined experience and training in early childhood education, youth development programs, public administration and juvenile justice. She is a Certified Master Life Coach and holds a Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) certification. Alongside of being an advocate for excellence in education, Dr. Stewart-Banks is a published author of four inspirational books. Her latest book is a children's book series entitled, "Sophie's Garden: Learning the Lessons About Bullying." For every book sold, a portion is donated to help support our youth development programs.
"As a change agent, my goal is to impart change into the next generation of leaders and challenge them through education to become the best version of themselves."
-Dr. Stewart-Banks