Listen "From Kindergarten to Cap and Gown: Greg White on Building a College-Going Culture Early"
Episode Synopsis
What does it mean to be a college prep school… in kindergarten?On this episode of Leader to Leader, Darryl Cobb sits down with Greg White, CEO of LEARN Charter School Network, for a rich conversation about early ambition, sustained results, and why he believes every student deserves to out-grind the odds. From his roots in Baltimore and South Carolina to his work today across Illinois and D.C., Greg shares how his life has been shaped by generations of educational advocacy—and how he now pays it forward as a leader.With 11 schools and nearly 2,800 alumni tracked through high school and college, LEARN Charter is proving that rigorous academics, joyful culture, and deep community ties can (and must) start early. You’ll hear about their "college prep elementary" model, wraparound support for military families, and the hard lessons Greg has learned in leadership over 17 years at the helm.If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to build a long-lasting, values-driven school from the ground up, this is the episode for you.
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