Dr. Lashawnte McCray-Sarvis is a seasoned educator, school leader, consultant, author, podcaster, and certified coach whose work is grounded in equity, innovation, and purposeful leadership. With decades of experience in education, she has served as a classroom teacher, instructional leader, and principal in career and technical education, where she is recognized for building high-expectation learning environments that prepare students for college, careers, and life. She is the founder and CEO of LeeJane’s Consulting LLC, a professional consulting firm that provides leadership development, instructional coaching, workplace skills training, and support for educators, organizations, and international professionals. Dr. McCray-Sarvis is a certified personal development and life coach through the CaPP Institute, integrating coaching frameworks that promote clarity, growth, and sustainable success. In addition, she serves as a facilitator of Restorative Practices, supporting schools and organizations in building positive culture, strengthening relationships, and fostering accountability and belonging. She is also the author of My Name is Lu-Shawn-tu: From the Womb to the Woman and Embarking on a Journey: Through the Eyes of a Poet, and hosts the podcast The Road to an Effective Classroom Environment, where she engages leaders in conversations that elevate practice, culture, and outcomes.