BDJ STEM Academy Executive Office

Dr. Kirk Gaddy, Executive Director
The Executive Director of Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy is Dr. Kirk P. Gaddy, one of the school's founders. Dr. Gaddy received his doctorate in educational leadership from Nova Southeastern University, a Master of Education in Curriculum Development and Instruction from Loyola College in Maryland, as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree from Loyola College in Maryland. Dr. Gaddy was a teacher and an administrator in inner-city Catholic Schools for 22 years. He is a former president of the Elementary School Principals Association of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, and was a teacher trainer and member curriculum and strategic plan committee for Catholic Schools.

Clifton Martin, Dean of STEM Programs
The Dean of STEM Programs at Bluford Drew Jemison Academy is Mr. Clifton Martin, who received his Bachelor of Science Degree and Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from Morgan State University and is presently working on his Doctorate Degree in Math Education. Mr. Martin has worked at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) as a Power System Engineer. He has taught high school Mathematics in the Baltimore City Public School System as well as Mathematics at several colleges and universities. Just before coming to BDJ, Mr. Martin worked for the Maryland State Department of Education as a Regional Coordinator for Career and Technology Education, where he assisted many local school systems with their implementation and management of pre-engineering and technology programs.

Charese Williams, Asst. Dean of STEM Programs
Bio in progress.

BDJ STEM Academy - East

Mr. Kelvin Bridgers, Principal
Bio in progress.

Ms. Kimberly Y. Jackson, Assistant Principal
Bio in progress.

BDJ STEM Academy - West

Ms. Monica P. Dailey, Principal
Bio in progress.

Mr. Lawrence Ashworth, Assistant Principal
Bio in progress.