Meet Our Founder and Head of School
Dr. Agodi Alagbe
Dr. Agodi Alagbe is the founder and visionary behind Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and CTL Academy. Dr. Alagbe has extensive expertise in the field of education and human capital development.
She moved to the USA in 1989 and spent 16 years working in the Los Angeles public school system where she held several positions of increasing responsibility including classroom teacher, grade level chairperson, project coordinator, grants coordinator, program review consultant, vice principal and principal. She was adjunct professor at California State University Dominguez Hills (where she taught courses in Educational Administration, Literacy, and Educational Technology) and the University of Southern California where she supervised student teachers. She served on the Instructional Resources Evaluation Panel for the California State Board of Education; she was a Member of the California Distinguished Schools Program and the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program. Dr. Alagbe was the founding Director of the International Center for Education and Youth Development.
In 2009 Dr. Alagbe was invited to serve as Technical Adviser to the Minister of Education in Nigeria. She served on several high-level committees including the Education Roadmap Implementation Team and Nigeria’s Vision 20-2020 National Working Group. In 2010, she became the inaugural National Administrative Secretary of the Women for Change and Development Initiative, a project of then Nigeria’s First Lady. She is an inaugural member of the United Nations Steering Committee on Women Political Empowerment (WPE) Strategy in Nigeria. Dr. Alagbe holds a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Southern California, a MA in Computer Based Education from California State University, and a M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Architecture from University of Nigeria. She has several professional certifications including California Professional Teaching Credential, Bilingual Cross-cultural and Language Development Credential (Spanish) and California Professional Administrative Services Credential.
With her wealth of experience she has made CTL a nurturing and supportive environment where not just students but also staff are valued and encouraged to reach their fullest potential. With a focus on personal growth and academic excellence, we provide the tools, guidance, and inspiration needed to help each student thrive and succeed. Together, we strive to create an atmosphere where everyone feels empowered to achieve their best and nothing less, believing in fostering a sense of belonging and community that feels like family. Here, friendships are built, challenges are shared, and successes are celebrated as a collective. We prioritize care, respect, and collaboration, making sure no one is ever left behind, celebrating the uniqueness of every individual, recognizing that each student brings their own strengths, talents, and perspectives. Creating an inclusive environment where diversity is not just accepted but embraced, allowing everyone to shine in their own way. Here, differences are celebrated, and every voice is heard, ensuring that all students feel valued, respected, and empowered to be their authentic selves.
