Brinisha Shaw

Her journey began as a classroom teacher in Aldine ISD, where she crafted inclusive and engaging learning environments that supported the academic, emotional, and social growth of students. Driven by a desire to expand her impact, she transitioned into roles that allowed her to mentor educators, enhance program quality, and empower communities through evidence-based strategies.

As Lionheart Coaching Academy’s Accountability Coach, Brinisha serves as the operational backbone of the student experience, ensuring students are consistently engaged, tracked, followed up with, and supported as they move through the curriculum and coaching process. She focuses on strengthening student follow-through, fostering family partnerships, and maintaining the systems that keep every student and family informed, on track, and never slipping through the cracks.​

Brinisha’s professional experience includes her role as a Quality Support Specialist at Children’s Learning Adventure, where she ensured operational excellence and maintained the highest standards in early childhood education. Her commitment to professional development was further reflected in her tenure as a Senior Early Childhood Mentor at Collaborative for Children, where she coached educators to optimize classroom practices and improve student outcomes.

As a proud First-Generation Scholar, Brinisha’s leadership is deeply rooted in a commitment to equity. She believes every student deserves access to quality education and that investing in educators, students, and families—and building clear, accountable systems—creates a foundation for transformative learning experiences. Brinisha’s vision is to inspire systemic change, empower educators and students, and build thriving learning communities that equip every child for lifelong success.