Kern rose from the Logan Fontenelle public housing projects to become a transformative educator, author, and advocate. Fueled by her experiences at Central, she earned a scholarship to Langston University and later earned two master’s degrees. She went on to a long career in the Dallas Independent School District. With over 25 years of teaching, she has been recognized as a transformative educator and named “Texas Teacher of the Year.” A fierce champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion, she has served as a role model for marginalized black and brown students. Her impact goes beyond the classroom, as she has influenced policy through civic engagement and touched countless lives. Quatesha credits her faith for her success and aspires to become a future state senator, dedicated to empowering others and creating positive change. Her journey exemplifies resilience, determination, and the power of dreaming big.