Project Description
Luqman Abdur-Rahman, Fellow
Luther J. Price Middle School
Atlanta, GA
Luqman Abdur-Rahman is a native of Atlanta, Georgia. After attending Morehouse College and Georgia Tech in the Dual Degree program, he began his professional career as a mechanical engineer and by working for and leading a non-profit organization focused on providing educational opportunities for youth in the English Avenue and Vine City neighborhoods of Atlanta. While in graduate school at Georgia Tech, Mr. Abdur-Rahman worked as a student teacher and soccer coach at Westlake High School. The experience led Mr. Abdur-Rahman to transition to teaching full-time. He began as a math and physics teacher at South Atlanta High School, then taught middle school math at KIPP WAYS Academy. After attending Columbia University and receiving a Master’s of Education in Educational Leadership, Mr. Abdur-Rahman worked as an Assistant Principal at Sutton Middle School and an Academy Leader at BEST Academy High School. Mr. Abdur-Rahman then joined Fulton County Schools as the principal of Ronald E. McNair MS, where he focused on personalized learning. He then returned to Atlanta Public Schools (APS) as principal of Luther Judson Price Middle School with Purpose Built Schools to operate some of the most challenging schools in the district. Purpose Built Schools has a holistic approach to student success. There is a focus on social and emotional learning, rigorous curriculum based in project-based learning, and culturally relevant science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) offerings. Mr. Abdur-Rahman continues this work with his wife Lauren and their beautiful daughter Lailah.
Natasha Hogan-Mahan, Ed.D, Ally
Dean of Academics
Luther J. Price Middle School
Atlanta, GA
Natasha Hogan-Mahan, Ed.D has served in a variety of educational roles since 2001. As a K-12 instructor, her passion was enriching and empowering her students as individuals. In addition to serving as a classroom instructor, Dr. Mahan has held the titles of Curriculum Writer, Instructional Coach, Title I Specialist, Master Scheduler, and Assistant Principal. Her primary focus is to provide professional development and training that assist educators in developing classroom experiences that lead their students to develop 21st-century skills and maximize student achievement through a loving and liberating environment.