Meet Lovenia

I was raised by a single mom who worked hard in the hospitality industry. Life didn’t come easy, but it taught me strength, resilience, and how to show up for others. From being told in the 12th grade by my counselor that I wouldn’t graduate to earning my GED, returning to school while raising a family, and completing my bachelor’s and master’s degrees, I’ve walked the road many families are on. Motherhood changed everything for me. It gave me purpose, perspective, and a deeper commitment to building a better world for my kids and yours. From Girl Scout troop leader to Service Unit Manager, from school volunteer to PTSA DEI Council Representative, I’ve spent nearly two decades showing up, speaking out, and creating spaces where every child feels seen, valued, and supported.

This isn’t a resume. This is my life. This is my experience.

I know what it’s like to juggle childcare, work multiple jobs, navigate school systems, and advocate for your child, all while making dinner, helping with homework, and sometimes doing your own.

I also know what it’s like to be a stay-at-home mom raising three kids, managing carpools, attending PTA and Girl Scout meetings, and holding the family calendar together with grit and love.

I’m not here to check a box but to change the narrative.

Because every child deserves a school system that reflects their reality, respects their story, and supports their full potential.

I am Lovenia Hardin. I am Leading with Experience.