Ray, a native of Monroe, Louisiana, is a critically conscious and outcomes-driven educational & civic leader. Over nearly 20 years, Ray has held formal and informal roles in school settings across Baton Rouge, LA, Atlanta, GA, and Newark, NJ. As a 4th-year Head of School, Ray leads the vision, strategy, and daily execution of a model designed to break cycles of instability caused by homelessness. Under his leadership, the school has adopted a bold new strategic plan, sharpened its mission and vision, and is pursuing a more rigorous standard of accreditation while deepening engagement across all stakeholders. Ray also oversees the school’s growing financial and capital strategy, ensuring the resources required to sustain and expand its impact.

Prior to his time at The Ansley School, Ray served as a Senior Consultant at 2Revolutions, LLC, where he designed and led communities of practice centered on real-world learning. His career also includes a range of teaching and leadership roles across public and charter schools, following an early start in higher education administration and student affairs.

He holds both undergraduate and graduate degrees from Louisiana State University. He is a member of Leadership Georgia’s Class of 2026 and is an active volunteer and mentor with Jack & Jill of America, Inc. (Greater Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter), 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc., and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Outside of his professional work, Ray values time with his wife and two daughters and enjoys celebrating wins by LeBron & Wemby, the LSU Tigers, and the culture.