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ICEF Launches Online Community Resource Hub for Families

Link with social service orgs and key local providers.

1.06.25 | ICEF Public Schools has launched an online destination for social service resources in the greater Los Angeles area, easing access to various agencies and providers offering services to LA-area youngsters and their families.

Developed by the ICEF Community Schools team, the Community Resource Hub gathers key online links and contact information for organizations focused on various services including housing, juvenile services, immigration, food security, and more.

While not meant to be an exhaustive list, the Community Resource Hub - which will update frequently as new service organizations are added - helps guide families to essential local, city, and state providers who can best meet their needs outside of the school surrounding.

With questions about the Community Resource Hub, or to add organizations and providers, please contact Community Schools program coordinator Brandan Aldridge.

VPHS Profile: Roderick Abdul is The Next Showman

High school freshman has made a strong impact in his first year.

6.22.24 | There are countless students who excel in all aspects of an ICEF education, and VPHS freshman Roderick Abdul is certainly one of them. An outfielder on the baseball diamond and a scene stealer on the performing arts stage, Roderick has followed the View Park path since kindergarten and only time will tell is the high school can keep up with him.

Self-described as “a little bit jumpy” and full of energy as a youngster, Roderick relished the opportunity to audition for ICEF’s version of the Disney musical “Frozen” while still at View Park Middle School. “The first audition is always nerve-wracking, but when you get done and you, like, find out who you are, it's fun. The process is fun.”

Roderick adds that his roles in the performing arts have opened up new friendships and relationships that have helped his transition to the high school. “To express myself and like see different point of views from everywhere,” he says, “and to see what I would probably want to do in the future… that’s really it.”

Now a freshman, it’s understandable for Roderick to look ahead and envision his future beyond View Park. Already, he’s formulating a plan. “I have started to think about what comes after high school,” he admits. “I do want to pursue a Performing Arts career, like going on Broadway or TV and Disney Channel and other channels like that.”

But for now, Roderick has more pressing business at hand. School elections are underway and he’s in the running… for School Mascot! “I am a very lovable and humorous guy,” his flyer proclaims, posted all along the school hallways. “I am always the life of the party. I know how to get a crowd hyped up and lit. Vote Roderick Abdul for School Mascot.”

It’s only the start of freshman year, and already this View Park student is getting the party started.

ICEF Announces TyAnthony Davis as new President/CEO

Educator founded local charter school, joins ICEF on Dec. 1.

11.22.24 | Inner City Education Foundation (ICEF) today announced that TyAnthony Davis has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Operating seven schools within Los Angeles and Inglewood Unified School Districts, ICEF Public Schools prepares students of all academic aptitudes to function successfully in college, career, and life.

Mr. Davis is an education executive with nearly twenty years of academic and professional experience. Mr. Davis holds a Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies from Yale University, an MEd in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School and is a licensed attorney in California.

He began his academic career as a 4th grade teacher with Teach for America in Las Vegas. He launched his legal career in Los Angeles working in corporate transactions and venture capital at Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton, LLP. After practicing law, he realized his true passion was in education and founded a charter school, Vox Collegiate of Los Angeles, in 2017.

He began his academic career as a 4th grade teacher with Teach for America in Las Vegas. He launched his legal career in Los Angeles working in corporate transactions and venture capital at Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton, LLP. After practicing law, he realized his true passion was in education and founded a charter school, Vox Collegiate of Los Angeles, in 2017.

At Vox Collegiate of Los Angeles, Mr. Davis created innovative learning environments that blended instruction with technology and focused on uplifting and strengthening communications as a key skill for success in career and life. And in 2023, Mr. Davis co-founded Enlighten AI, an education technology company leveraging AI to make the hard work of teaching more sustainable.

“Mr. Davis’ expertise and proven track record of accountability demonstrates clear alignment with ICEF’s strategic path forward,” said Dr. Angila Romious, Chair, ICEF Board of Directors. “The ICEF Board of Directors found Mr. Davis’ unique blend of educational technology, entrepreneurial and financial acumen, and innovative practices to problem solving, as defining characteristics that will lead to long-term advancement of student academic outcomes that parents and our community have come to know and expect from us.”

“I am honored to join ICEF Public Schools as Chief Executive Officer. For over 25 years, ICEF has been a beacon of educational excellence in Los Angeles, steadfastly committed to empowering students to achieve their fullest potential,” added Mr. Davis. “As we look to the future, my vision is to build upon ICEF’s history of service to the community, enhancing our capacity to serve more students and families, and providing the foundation for students to realize their dreams and lead self-determined lives.”

Mr. Davis succeeds Parker Hudnut who served as Chief Executive Officer for 13 years. Mr. Hudnut’s tenure of accomplishments included positioning ICEF on strong financial footing and overseeing ICEF’s new 2023 to 2026 strategic plan.

“We are incredibly grateful for Parker’s dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to our students and staff during his tenure with us. Because of Parker’s leadership, we are a stronger and more visionary team,” continued Dr. Romious.

Mr. Davis’ appointment comes following a robust and competitive national search process with support from The Hawkins Company, a talent acquisition and management company with a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The search process was led by a committee of the ICEF Board, headed by Chair Romious together with two other executive committee members, Board member Dana Henry and Board member William “Boutie” Lucas.