Black Women in Education

THE HALL OF RECORD

Legacy Hall.

“Documenting the architects of impact who move beyond survival into legacy — featuring leadership stories, Celebrations of Courage honorees, and the voices shaping the JoyTutor standard.”

Celebrations of Courage Award Honorees

Bernadette Fernandez: Impact Award Honoree at the JoyTutor Celebrations of Courage Awards

Bernadette Fernandez: Sculpting Confident Futures Through Etiquette and Empowerment | 2025 JoyTutor Celebrations of Courage Awards Honoree

Bernadette Fernandez, founder of Imagine Etiquette, is honored with the 2025 Impact Award at the JoyTutor Celebrations of Courage Awards on September 6th. Discover how her programs equip K–12 students with emotional intelligence, confidence, and life skills.

Impact Award

Christina Montgomery: Impacting Education, Empowering Generations | 2025 JoyTutor Celebrations of Courage Awards Honoree

Christina Marie Montgomery is a celebrated Chicago principal, motivational speaker, and founder of Teen Spirit LLC. With 18 years in education and a mission rooted in equity and empowerment, she is being honored with the 2025 Impact Award at the JoyTutor Celebrations of Courage for her visionary leadership, heart-centered service, and transformative influence on generations of students, educators, and communities.

Impact Award

Dr. Michelle Penn: Championing Equity, Excellence, and Empowerment in Public Education | 2025 JoyTutor Celebrations of Courage Awards Honoree

JoyTutor is proud to nominate Leroy for the Courage category of the Celebrations of Courage Awards event.

Impact Award