Mr. Abraham’s leadership style is open, collaborative, results-oriented, data-driven, and focused on solving rather than producing problems. High expectations for student achievement is at the center of his vision for the school.

Suspensions are down, attendance is up. We are seeing Math test scores up, English test scores up. We are seeing graduations rates up, so overall, seeing many things to celebrate in the Buffalo Public Schools.

“I have had the privilege to see Dr. Marek Abraham’s passion and commitment for young men of color firsthand during his principalship in Buffalo Public Schools. He worked extremely hard to embrace and implement key strategies that allowed him to be recognized by the New York State Education Department for high graduation rates for young men of color in a non-criterion school. Dr. Abraham has strategies that support all kids but in particular elevate the success of young men ofcolor.

“Dr. Marek Abraham is a thought leader and recognized field expert with regard to the critical systems and strategics that lead to higher rates of graduation for men of color. Our company had the opportunity to visit and assess the culture and practices of Dr. Abraham’s recent high school where he and his team elevated graduation rates by double digits.