About Dr. Cyrhonda Hill

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Dr. Cyrhonda Hill is an educator, author, and consultant with over 15 years of experience spanning preschool through doctoral-level instruction. She is the founder of Academy of Scholars Leadership and Learning Center, a private microschool established in 2020 to reimagine what education can and should be.

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Dr. Hill earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Missouri–St. Louis. She also holds a master’s degree in Adult Education and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She is certified through the State of Missouri in K–12 Cross Categorical Special Education and holds certification through the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP). In addition, she is a Certified Master Gardener, integrating sustainability, agriculture, and hands-on environmental education into student learning experiences.

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Throughout her career, she has served as a classroom teacher, new teacher mentor, and school improvement consultant for the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Her work has focused on increasing student engagement, strengthening instructional practice, and supporting schools in creating meaningful, high-quality learning experiences.

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Disrupting Miseducation

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In 2020, Dr. Hill founded the Academy of Scholars Leadership and Learning Center with a bold purpose: to disrupt the miseducation of students by creating a safe, rigorous, and relationship-centered learning environment.

She believes education should do more than prepare students to pass standardized tests. It should prepare them to think critically, lead confidently, build responsibly, and contribute meaningfully to their communities.

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At the Academy of Scholars, students experience:

• Portfolio-based assessment rather than test-driven instruction

• Strong parent partnership and community engagement

• Financial literacy and entrepreneurship education

• STEM learning rooted in sustainability and real-world application

• Leadership development and civic responsibility

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Her mission is to build a village that supports learners as they explore their interests, nurture their talents, and achieve both academic and personal goals.

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Consulting & Additional Services

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In addition to leading the Academy, Dr. Hill provides consulting and training in the following areas:

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• Leadership Development

• Academic Tutoring

• Building Positive Student–Teacher Relationships

• Providing Effective Feedback

• Increasing Student Engagement

• Starting and Structuring a Microschool

• School Improvement Planning

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Honors & Distinctions

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• Second African American woman to earn a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (Adult Education) at the University of Missouri–St. Louis

• Member, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

• Member, Kappa Delta Pi International Education Honor Society

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Personal

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Originally from Los Angeles, California, Dr. [Last Name] has lived most of her life in St. Louis, Missouri. She is the proud mother of two children and grandmother of seven. Her work is deeply rooted in community, legacy, and the belief that education should expand opportunity for generations.

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