Serving as a role model and example of excellence, Sean Larry Stevens is an accomplished author, entrepreneur, and educational leader. As a high school principal at Newark Collegiate Academy in Newark, NJ, Sean is tasked with coaching and empowering his staff and students to achieve nothing less than their absolute best.

Having graduated from Cornell University, Sean serves as an inspiration to the lives of many. In addition, as a Teach For America alumnus, Sean’s experience serving in one of the lowest performing schools in the country has helped to equip him with the skills needed to tackle some of the issues he is most passionate about. These issues include social justice, school reform, youth empowerment, and black male identity.

In this episode of our Driven Minds Podcast, Sean chats with us about finding his purpose, Sapphire Education Leadership Firm, and walking in our excellence.