Meet The Team

Meet The Team

Dez Burgers

Dez Burgers, M.Ed, MBA

Proposed Executive Director

Dez Burgers is an educator, youth advocate, and visionary entrepreneur dedicated to inspiring and empowering the next generation. As the founder of Kultur Shapers and owner of multiple ventures, Dez blends creativity, leadership, and community impact to shape culture with purpose. With a background in education, nonprofit leadership, and media, he uses humor, authenticity, and influence to connect with people from all walks of life, motivating them to dream bigger and live with intention.

Dez Burgers, M.Ed, MBA

Proposed Executive Director

Dez Burgers is an educator, youth advocate, and visionary entrepreneur dedicated to inspiring and empowering the next generation. As the founder of Kultur Shapers and owner of multiple ventures, Dez blends creativity, leadership, and community impact to shape culture with purpose. With a background in education, nonprofit leadership, and media, he uses humor, authenticity, and influence to connect with people from all walks of life, motivating them to dream bigger and live with intention.

Tish Black, M.Ed, M.S.

Proposed Founding Principal

Dez Burgers is an educator, youth advocate, and visionary entrepreneur dedicated to inspiring and empowering the next generation. As the founder of Kultur Shapers and owner of multiple ventures, Dez blends creativity, leadership, and community impact to shape culture with purpose. With a background in education, nonprofit leadership, and media, he uses humor, authenticity, and influence to connect with people from all walks of life, motivating them to dream bigger and live with intention.

Tish Black, M.Ed, M.S.

Proposed Founding Principal

Dez Burgers is an educator, youth advocate, and visionary entrepreneur dedicated to inspiring and empowering the next generation. As the founder of Kultur Shapers and owner of multiple ventures, Dez blends creativity, leadership, and community impact to shape culture with purpose. With a background in education, nonprofit leadership, and media, he uses humor, authenticity, and influence to connect with people from all walks of life, motivating them to dream bigger and live with intention.

Cassandra Lewis

Director of Human Resources

Cassandra Lewis

Director of Human Resources

Thomas Salsberry

Thomas Salsberry

Director of Engagement

Michael Lee

Thomas Salsberry

Director of Engagement

Dezirae Black

Dezirae Black

Proposed Educator

Sarah Williams

Dezirae Black

Proposed Educator

Jeremiah Daniels

Staff

Jeremiah Daniels

Staff

We're Still Building Our Team

We're Still Building Our Team

Abundance Academy needs passionate, mission-aligned people to make this school a reality. If you believe in what we're building, we want to hear from you.

Abundance Academy needs passionate, mission-aligned people to make this school a reality. If you believe in what we're building, we want to hear from you.

Legal Disclaimer: Abundance Academy is a proposed public charter school seeking authorization from the Nevada State Public Charter School Authority (SPCSA) for the 2028–29 school year. The school is not yet authorized, open, or enrolling students. All information represents the current vision and is subject to change.

Legal Disclaimer: Abundance Academy is a proposed public charter school seeking authorization from the Nevada State Public Charter School Authority (SPCSA) for the 2028–29 school year. The school is not yet authorized, open, or enrolling students. All information represents the current vision and is subject to change.

Legal Disclaimer: Abundance Academy is a proposed public charter school seeking authorization from the Nevada State Public Charter School Authority (SPCSA) for the 2028–29 school year. The school is not yet authorized, open, or enrolling students. All information represents the current vision and is subject to change.