Dr. Royond P. Hendrix, affectionately known as "Dr. Ro" is the Chief Executive Officer for DREAM Education Consulting.  Initially, DREAM only served schools and youth; however, Dr. Ro expanded DREAM's reach in 2015 to include community organizations and corporations to accommodate the growing need for diversity, equity and inclusion programs and professional services.

As a leader, Dr. Ro flexes her drive for excellence by building teams to support the development of programs that will elevate the mission of individuals, professionals and organizations.  She is the co-founder of several nonprofit organizations and channels her energy towards the productivity of educational organizations, community development and advocacy.

Her professional experience includes public outreach, organizational development, professional coaching and strategic planning.  Dr. Ro's out-of-the-box ideas and creative thinking has afforded her the opportunity to be successful in organizational leadership of small businesses and in the nonprofit industry.

Prior to launching DREAM, Dr. Ro served as a teacher, school district leader and professor at the University of North Texas for 20 years.  Dr. Ro is an author, musician and enjoys international travel.  Her most noteworthy accomplishmets are are two adult children, Michael, Jr. and Mia Royond.

Education

Post-Doctorate, Director of Special Education
Minnesota State University

Doctorate of Education, Educational Leadership and Higher Education Administration--University of North Texas

Master of Education, Special Education--University of North Texas

Bachelor of Science, Elementary and Special Education--Grambling State University

Certifications and Graduate Certificates

Superintendent
Director of Special Education
English as a Second Language
Special Education
General Education
Behavior Specialist
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Cognitive Coaching
Re-integration of Students with Traumatic Brain Injury