The Relay® Report



A note from Relay’s Interim President
Dr. Mayme Hostetter, President
Jessica Smith, Interim President
Putting Teacher Wellness at the Core
Check out this month’s Follow the Leader piece featuring Tihesha Henderson, Principal of Sankofa School of Success in Indianapolis.
Learn how Principal Henderson made teacher wellness a cornerstone of her leadership to combat burnout and turnover. By building practical systems of care, including a "Zen room," weekly early release, and flexible deadlines, she nurtured a deeply supportive environment. This strategic investment in her team's well-being led directly to increased staff satisfaction, a stronger sense of belonging, better retention and a significantly improved school climate where educators could thrive.

Lakeesha Ramdhanie
Principal, KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools

Accelerating Student Mastery with Real-Time Teaching and Bold Leadership
Henderson Collegiate, a rural college-preparatory public school in North Carolina, partnered with Relay to deepen student learning through real-time instructional adjustments. By shifting coaching practices to focus on student evidence, aligning planning around key learning goals, and implementing a culture of feedback, the network saw greater clarity and responsiveness in teaching. Early results point to stronger student mastery and deeper understanding across classrooms.
Alumni Spotlight: Starr Winburn

Starr Winburn didn’t plan on teaching high school—but the classroom called, and she answered with heart. As a Social Studies Learning Specialist at Rowe-Clark Math & Science Academy in Chicago, Starr leads with empathy, structure, and a deep commitment to her students' growth. Inspired by her mother’s career in education and shaped by her time at Relay, Starr embraces teaching as a human-centered craft.
Supporting Teacher Wellness: A Summer Guide for School Leaders
Summer is a time for school leaders to reflect and recharge, and it’s also a key moment to invest in the wellbeing of your team. As teachers take their much-needed break, a little encouragement and thoughtful connection goes a long way in helping them return energized.
Explore simple yet powerful ways to support teacher wellness during the summer months.

Employee Spotlight: Antwan Allen

In this month’s Employee Spotlight, learn how Antwan’s passion for teaching led him from the Harlem school he once attended to becoming a professor, curriculum designer, and mentor at Relay. A former principal and one of the key architects of Relay’s practice-and feedback-based 2.0 curriculum, Antwan shares what drives his work and why diversifying the teacher workforce is a mission he leads with heart.
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