Kameshia Ward

Principal

Hansberry College Prep

Kameshia K. Ward, affectionately known as Mama Ward, proudly serves as the Principal of Hansberry College Prep, where she began her journey as a teacher intern in 2014. Over the past decade, she has held several leadership roles, including IB Coordinator, grade-level lead, and Dean of College & Career Counseling, before stepping into her calling to lead the entire school community. Known for her loving, energetic, and joyful demeanor, Kameshia leads with a deep belief that Hansberry’s students, staff, and families are unique and deserve a leader who truly understands them, is committed to their excellence, and follows through with integrity and purpose.

As principal, her priorities are clear: to ensure a physically safe school, to drive high academic achievement, and to cultivate a strong sense of belonging for every student. Guided by Hansberry’s vision, Kameshia works tirelessly to turn this belief into a daily reality.

Rooted in her Jamaican upbringing and immense faith, she approaches leadership with a spirit of excellence and intentionality. As a proud Howard University alumna, Kameshia’s love for Black culture remains central to her work, particularly in creating equitable outcomes for Black males and empowering students to speak truth to power. Married for 16 years and a mother of two boys, she treasures her family as her greatest blessing and believes that every seed she sows in her community will bear good fruit.