About Yolanda Weems

Head of Schools

Yolanda serves as Head of Schools for KIPP Atlanta Schools, where she leads and oversees the academic and operational success of KIPP Soul, KIPP WAYS and KIPP Vision Campuses. In her role, she is dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and equity across all KIPP schools in the Atlanta region.

Prior to this role, Yolanda was the Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Atlanta Public Schools, where she specialized in data-driven decision-making, professional learning, and supporting school improvement and school turnaround efforts. She has also served as Principal at Tuskegee Airmen Global Academy and held multiple Assistant Principal roles across several Atlanta public schools. In these roles, she significantly enhanced instructional quality and student engagement, leading to marked improvements in standardized test scores and school effectiveness.

Yolanda is an active participant in several leadership development programs and has mentored and coached emerging school leaders, playing a crucial role in shaping the next generation of principals within the Atlanta Public School system.
Outside of her professional life, Yolanda is a devoted mother to her son, Jakarri, a former KIPP scholar and current college student excelling in both academics and athletics. She enjoys spending quality time with her family, traveling, and engaging in community service. Yolanda’s commitment to education and leadership is deeply rooted in her personal and professional experiences, and she remains passionate about empowering scholars and educators to achieve their fullest potential.