06/04/2025
Honored to Join the 2025 Bush Fellowship Cohort—And This Is Just the Beginning…
Thrilled to share that I’ve been named a 2025 Bush Fellow! This opportunity is a testament to the collective resilience of my community, students, and the families.
As founder of Bultum Academy, I’ve seen how cultural affirmation and multilingualism can transform education for immigrant students. Now, with the Bush Fellowship, I’ll:
🔹 Study Japan, Finland, and Singapore’s education model to integrate discipline, play, and experiential learning at Bultum.
🔹 Pursue a doctorate to scale innovative approaches for underserved students statewide.
🔹 Amplify systems change so every child thrives—not despite their background, but because of it.
Grateful to the Bush Foundation and everyone who’s believed in this work. The journey continues!
Founder and executive director, Bultum Academy | Educator | Community builder As the founder of Bultum Academy, a charter school serving primarily East African and…
