Dr. Donovan Tracey

Chief Academic Officer

Dr. Donavan Tracey is the Chief Academic Officer at YouthBuild Preparatory Academy, where he oversees curriculum development and academic programs to ensure student success. With extensive experience in K-12 education leadership, Dr. Tracey has a proven track record in school turnaround, teacher retention, and organizational health. He previously served as an HR executive, where he pioneered new hiring systems, and as a school leader, where he improved school performance, achieving the highest attendance and student satisfaction in his network at 95% and 71%, respectively. Additionally, he increased teacher retention by 25% and employee engagement by 40%. He is committed to transforming education through data-driven decisions, team collaboration, and a focus on the holistic growth of students, believing that every student has the potential to succeed when provided with the right support and opportunities.