Team Members

Corey Fraction Sr.

Corey Fraction Sr.

Corey Fraction Sr. MSW Community School Coordinator, Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Artscorey.fraction@ssw.umaryland.edu Corey Fraction is the Community School Coordinator at the Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts, a high school in West Baltimore. In his free time, Corey enjoys taking his kayak out, watching and going to movies, and physical fitness. Corey…

Aneuri Castro

Aneuri Castro

Aneuri Castro LMSW Assistant Director of Community Schools (Elementary Cohort)aneuri.castro@ssw.umaryland.edu Aneuri Castro is a first generation Dominican-American. He is the Assistant Director of Community Schools (Elementary Cohort) and passionate about the social work field and helping people achieve their maximum potential. In his leisure time, he enjoys checking out new restaurants in the city, cycling…

Asya Louis

Asya Louis

Asya Louis LMSW Assistant Director of Community Schools (Middle/High Cohort) Asya Louis is the Community School Coordinator at the Joseph C Briscoe Academy in West Baltimore. Their work is inspired by the work of Angela Davis and the concept of love as described by bell hooks. In their free time, Asya enjoys cooking, creating, and…

André Turner

André Turner

André Turner Climate Coachandre.turner@ssw.umaryland.edu André Turner, Senior Program Trainer, collaborates with school leaders to facilitate transformation in school environments, thereby enhancing the overall climate. Drawing inspiration from his ancestors, he takes pride in forwarding the mission of Black liberation. His love for his family and children, with his fondness of Afrofuturism in the visual arts,…

Cassandra James

Cassandra James

Cassandra James MSW Assistant Director, College & Career Readinesscassandra.james@ssw.umaryland.edu Cassandra James is the author of the children’s book, Believe and the Assistant Director of College and Career Readiness, at the Positive Schools Center. Her dedication to youth development, youth empowerment, and youth centered success has always chartered her career. Cassandra enjoys conversations with family and…

Nikomar Mosley

Nikomar Mosley

Nikomar Mosley Associate Directornikomar.mosley@ssw.umaryland.edu Mr. Nikomar Mosley joined the University of MD, School of Social Work team on August 1, 2022, as the Associate Director of PSC & PH School-based Programs. He served Baltimore City Public Schools for 22 years and has held various positions as an educator, including teacher, assistant principal, and principal at…

Lane Victorson

Lane Victorson

Lane Victorson LMSW Clinical Instructorlvictorson@ssw.umaryland.edu Lane Victorson is a community organizer starting in the Federal Islamic Republic of the Comoros Islands as a Peace Corps Volunteer from 1992-1994. For nearly 20 years at the SSW Lane teaches community practice classes, is a field instructor and field liaison. Lane loves speaking Spanish and eating a cheap…

Temeka Bailey

Temeka Bailey

Temeka Bailey LCSW-C, LICSW Director of Social Work Educationtemeka.bailey@ssw.umaryland.edu Temeka enjoys autobiographies and spending time with her adorable labrador. She has authored two children’s books that address self-esteem for African-American girls and sexual abuse. Temeka has also published several short stories that encourage and motivate others to pursue their goals. A fun fact is that…

Nikea Taylor

Nikea Taylor

Nikea Taylor Early Childhood Assistant, Furman L. Templeton Preparatory Academy Nikea Taylor is an Early Childhood Assistant for Promise Heights at Furman L. Templetonsince 2019. Her work is focused on making impactful strides in assisting education advancement for the students, parents and Upton Druid-Hill Community. The Baltimorean is a current graduate student at Coppin State…