Meet the Visionary Behind
The Learner Center
Dr. Danique Dolly is building The Learner Center with decades of experience designing schools where students thrive, communities matter, and education transforms lives.
Dr. Danique Dolly
Founder & Visionary
Dr. Danique Dolly is an innovative educator and champion of health and well-being who believes students should always be at the center of their education. With over fifteen years of experience designing and leading schools that connect deeply with communities, Danique brings a fierce commitment to creating learning environments where every young person is known, supported, and prepared for their future.
More About Dr. Danique Dolly
Experience & Impact
- Founding teacher and advisor at The Met, Big Picture Learning's inaugural school
- Worked with Harlem Children's Zone in New York City
- Supported school launches in Washington, D.C., New Orleans, and Baltimore City
- Founding Principal of City Neighbors High School (CNHS) for 6 years
- Achieved and maintained 90%+ attendance and graduation rates at CNHS
Education
- Doctorate in Education Leadership, Harvard University
- Graduate, Brown University
- Graduate, Morehouse College
- Originally from the Bronx and East Harlem
Core Beliefs
- Students must be at the center of their education
- Schools transform lives when rooted in community
- Health and well-being are foundational to learning
- Every young person deserves to be known and supported
- Education is the most powerful tool for change
We're Building Our Team
If you're passionate about education, student-centered learning, and building something extraordinary, we want to hear from you. TLC Public Charter school is hiring teachers, advisors, and staff who believe in our mission.