ABOUT US

Executive Director

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Dr. Adrienne White Hudson is a distinguished educator and proud native of Clarksdale, Mississippi. After graduating from Coahoma County High School, she pursued higher education at Alcorn State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Master’s degrees in Guidance Education and Reading. She later continued her studies at Delta State University, earning both an Educational Specialist degree and a Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership.

With more than a decade of experience in education, Adrienne has dedicated her career to strengthening schools and expanding opportunities for students across the Mississippi Delta. Her leadership journey began at her alma mater, Coahoma County High School, where she served as an administrator and worked to improve educational outcomes for students in her community.

Today, Adrienne serves as an educational leader in Clarksdale and as an Educational Coach with Real Delta Education. She is also the founder of RISE, where her work focuses on supporting educators, strengthening teacher pipelines, and engaging communities in efforts to improve education across the Delta. Through her leadership, RISE continues to champion solutions that empower teachers and ensure students in low-wealth communities have access to high-quality educational opportunities.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Adrienne values her role as a devoted wife and mother. Her commitment to family and community continues to shape her work and fuels her passion for building stronger futures for the children and communities of the Mississippi Delta.

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Tiana N. Rhodes attended Jackson State University in Jackson, MS, where she earned her Bachelor's in Elementary Education. She received her Master’s in Reading & Writing from Kaplan University, and in 2012, she earned her Educational Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership from Mississippi College in Clinton, MS.

Rhodes began her career as a classroom teacher in 2005. With over 10 years of experience working with students, she has served as a team leader, an assessment facilitator, and a coordinator for 21st Century After School Programs. She was also the recipient of the Junior League of MS Grant Writing Project for two consecutive school years. After leaving the classroom, Tiana entered the exciting field of nonprofit and educational consulting.

Tiana Rhodes’s passion for educating youth has enabled her to work with multiple consulting companies throughout Mississippi. She has been helping thousands of students across Mississippi reach their goal of preparing for college and beyond. Additionally, Tiana has contributed to the success of Mississippi classroom teachers, from undergraduate students during their internships to novice teachers in classrooms every day through needed professional development and curriculum support.

Ms. Rhodes has a true passion for lifelong learning. She displays that passion every day as an advocate for children and teachers in Mississippi.