ABOUT US
Lisa Johnson
Lisa Johnson
Lisa Johnson is founder of Private School Village, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that builds community by organizing social events, sharing resources, and providing programs for Black/African-American families in private/independent schools (K-12).
A seasoned professional with 20 years of for- and non-profit experience, Lisa has held positions with range of organizations including the American Cancer Society, Ketchum Public Relations, Black Entertainment Television, and on behalf of the for-and non-profit organizations and the special interests of Earvin “Magic” Johnson.
A graduate of a K-12 independent school in Atlanta, Ga, The Westminster Schools, Lisa matriculated from the University of Virginia where she earned a B.A. in Rhetoric and Communication Studies. Lisa now lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Andre, and two children.
Collette Bowers Zinn
Collette Bowers Zinn
Collette Bowers Zinn is a second generation Los Angeles Native, and fourth generation educator with fifteen years of school administrative experience. She has also trained as a litigator who ultimately chose to take the talents she developed in the courtroom into the education system, hoping to make a difference. These two worlds, litigation and education, gave rise to her philosophy and the skill set she uses to help students reach their full potential as students, as members of their different school cultures, and as people.
Serving as an "educational support conduit" for classroom educators, parents, administrators, and the students they serve is her life's passion. Collette thrives on finding innovative ways to inspire young people to reach their potential, and she is equally passionate when it comes to finding ways to cultivate dynamic leaders among her fellow educators so that they are able to better connect with and inspire their students. No two school days, students, or families are alike. It is this diversity of educational experience and environment that excites, inspires and drives her to make each child’s journey through school as rewarding and fulfilling as possible.
Collette is the founder and CEO of Zinn Education Management which she created as resource to provide a plethora of educational consulting for schools, and educational support for families and students, including tutoring, homework help, organization and study skills, independent school application support, test prep, technology, behavior management, educational therapy, teacher professional development, and much more!