Huston Mgbemena is the proud founder and school leader of the Lenora Butler Rolla School of Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Historic Southside community of Fort Worth. A product of Alief ISD in Alief, Texas, an urban suburb of Houston, Huston’s upbringing in a community undergoing demographic shifts profoundly shaped his perspective. Huston is a former administrator for the Uplift Education network and is currently a National Faculty member and consultant for The Buck Institute for Education. As an educator and nonprofit practitioner for 15 years, he is dedicated to serving underserved communities.

Huston’s educational philosophy is rooted in restoration and innovation, emphasizing creative and conceptual learning experiences. He is a project-based learning expert who recognizes the transformative power of practical applications and is well versed in helping leaders brainstorm strategic priority plans that fit the strengths and dispositions of their scholars and community.