Dr. Bessie Stewart-Banks serves as the Founder and Executive Director of Easton Banks Learning & Life Center, Inc. With more than 30 years of extensive professional experience and training in early childhood education, youth development initiatives, public administration, juvenile justice, and disability services, Dr. Stewart-Banks brings a wealth of expertise to her role. She is certified as a Master Life Coach and holds a Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) certification.
In addition to her dedication to educational excellence, Dr. Stewart-Banks is an accomplished author of four inspirational publications. Her most recent work is a children's book series titled "Sophie's Garden: Learning the Lessons About Bullying." A portion of proceeds from each book sold is allocated to support 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