Bio - Mweusi Lumumba Willingham

Mweusi Lumumba Willingham, Headmaster, The Engineering School in Boston, MA was born in Baton Rouge and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana.  A graduate of the local public school, Booker T. Washington High School, Mweusi earned his Bachelors of Science Degree from Williams College (1990) and Master Degrees from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education and The University of Massachusetts – Boston. His professional journey began as a middle school teacher in New Orleans, Louisiana as a charter corps member of Teach for America (TFA).  His experience also includes several years as a Boston Public School (BPS) employee in the roles of teacher, math coach, and school leader. Currently Mr. Willingham is entering his 5th year as the Headmaster of The Engineering School (TES) at The Hyde Park Educational Complex.  He has a daughter and son that are both students in the Boston Public Schools attending the William Henderson full Inclusion Elementary School.