🧑‍🏫 About Dr. Robert L. Edwards, Ed.D.

 

Dr. Robert L. Edwards is an educator, behavioral health specialist, and lifelong advocate for equity. With over 20 years of experience in K-12 public and private schools, higher education, and community health, he has dedicated his career to helping students and families thrive. 

 

🎓 Professional Experience

 

• Educator & Case Manager: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (EC/Behavior Modification, IEP compliance, and student advocacy). 

• Director of Fine Arts & Instructor: Johnson C. Smith University, Shaw University, and St. Augustine’s College. 

  • Tasked with improving graduation rates, recruitment, managing a $1M scholarship budget from two universities, and developing curriculum. 

• K-12 Music Teacher: Portsmouth Public Schools, Atlantic Shores Private Christian School (Virginia Beach, Virginia), Word of God Christian School (Raleigh, NC). 

  • Responsible for instructing K-12 students in band, general education, and leadership development skills.

• Operations & Behavioral Health Consultant: AOBB, Inc., implementing trauma-informed practice, case management for best evidence-based practices, and quality control management for Joint Commission Accreditation. 

• Community Mentor: Worked with at-risk youth enrichment programs, residential treatment programs, and community wellness initiatives. 

• Business Consultant: Business proposal writing, risk management, strategic planning, and project management. 

 

🏆 Key Achievements

 

• 20+ years of education and behavioral health leadership. 

• Helped close opportunity gaps for EC and Title I students. 

• Led accreditation, compliance, and quality improvement for schools and agencies. 

• Built strong partnerships with parents, teachers, and community stakeholders. 

• Advocated for trauma-informed practices and expanded student wellness supports. 

• Earned over 500 hours of professional development in mental and behavioral health.

• He is currently working towards completing his K-12 full teaching certification. 

 

📚 Education 

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• Doctor of Education (Ed.D.): (Cum Laude) Education Administration, Walden University. 

• M.A. in Music Education: (Cum Laude) Norfolk State University. 

• Norfolk State University: (Cum Laude) awarded a B.A. in Music Education/Media Production. 

• With over 500 hours of behavioral health and educational professional development hours.

 

❤️ His experiences, Dr. Edwards will:

 

• Put students first, especially those too often overlooked. 

• Bring mental health and wellness into the center of CMS decision-making. 

• Ensure teachers are supported and families are heard.

• Ensure that administrators receive the support needed for the 

• Build equity-driven, safe, and thriving schools for East Charlotte District 4.