Ricreasha Thomas
Learning Center Director
Email: rthomas@usdreamacademy.org
Ricreasha Thomas, the new San Bernardino Dream Academy Learning Center director, is an inspiring example of resilience and transformative leadership. Her journey from being a disciplined Air Force veteran to a seasoned traveler has shaped her approach to education, which is inclusive and diverse. She is highly committed to her community and is enriched with deep cultural insights that enhance the Dream Academy's environment.
Having experienced firsthand the impact of having an incarcerated parent during her childhood, Ricreasha is determined to combat the school-prison pipeline and create nurturing spaces for children. Her ultimate goal is to provide a supportive and empowering educational experience, drawing from the wisdom of her favorite quotes, "You must be the change you wish to see in the world," and "Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." She hopes to inspire and cultivate positive change in her community.