Drew started his career as an elementary school teacher in Washington, DC Public Schools before moving into administration as an instructional coach, assistant principal and eventually principal.

Recognizing the need to reimagine the school experience, as principal, Drew and his team at Ludlow-Taylor Elementary School joined the initial DC Public Schools Design Lab, centering movement and physical activity for students and staff. Later, to further expand the school design and increase student opportunity, his school joined the first Whole Child Collaborative in partnership with Transcend Education.

As the Whole Child Model began to further spread, Drew joined the Transcend team as a school design partner and later moved into a project lead role, supporting 21 schools across Washington, DC implementing the model. After seeing the positive shift in the day to day experience for students and adults, when wellbeing and equitable opportunity are centered, Drew is motivated to support similar community-driven educational innovation across the country.

Drew has a B.A. from the University of Buffalo, a M.A.T. from American University and a Post-Master’s Leadership Certificate from George Washington University. After growing up in Buffalo, NY, Drew now calls Washington, DC home alongside his wife and two small kids.