Dr. Bessie Stewart-Banks, Ed.D, MPA

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 and juvenile justice.  In addition to Dr. Stewart-Banks' being an advocate for excellence in education, she enjoys encouraging and assisting young children and adults in pursuing their dreams and goals in life.  

"As a change agent, my goal is to impart change into the next generation of leaders." 

-Dr. Stewart-Banks

Mr. Eric Williams is a native of Florida with a background in Biology, Public Health, and Community Organizing. After graduating undergrad with a Bachelors of Biology from Savannah State University, he began working with youth in 2016 as a Residential Tutor/Counselor in the Georgia State University Upward Bound Program. Soon after, he spent two and a half years at Fugees Academy, a private institution for middle and high school-aged refugee youth located in Clarkston, Georgia. At this academy, he was able to develop and curate his leadership skills. This experience led him to obtain a Masters of Public Health (MPH) from Argosy University in 2018. Eric has a passion for leading the next generation to become self-reliant and adaptable leaders in their respective communities. 

With his vast knowledge and experience, Mr. Williams holds the position as Education Specialist II.