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Meet Our Team

Pauline Eatmon-Johnson | Executive Director, Founder

 

Pauline is an experienced educator and advocate with over 23 years in Human Resources and 16 years as a Corporate Bank Officer. Transitioning to education over decades ago, she focuses on empowering families in the Kansas City Metro area, particularly those with low to moderate incomes, first-generation college students, and limited access to technology.


With a BA from Washburn University, an MS in Career and Technical Education from CMSU, and State Certification as a Career Coordinator, Pauline has worked in several local school districts and holds certifications in Learning and Development. She is a member of MOCAC, MOACTE, Digital Learning Educators , and an advocate of Real World Learning . She also is certified as a DeBruce Agilities Coach. As the founder of Scholar Smarts and Employment Smarts, she addresses challenges through community partnerships and the concept of a supportive "village". Establishing a ecosystem of resources.


Pauline’s expertise in educational leadership and career development drives her commitment to providing resources and support, helping students and families overcome barriers and reach their potential.

Executive Board Members

Dr. Tyrone Bates Jr. 

Educator & CEO/Founder of True Empowering - Scholar Smarts Academia Manager

Christian Herring

KIPP Instructor & Scholar Smarts Workshops ACT Prep Educator

Danielle Johnson

Scholar Smarts Marketing Manager & Marketing Executive at Publicis

Kathy Gates-Mosley MSM, SHRM-CP

 HR Blue Cross/Blue Shield - Scholar Smarts Employment Resources

Carol McGraw

Executive Community Health Partner, Grant Writer

Advisory Board Members

LaShaunda Jackson

Director of T & L Welding Academy, Admin Financials

Rick Usher

Founder of Usher Garage LLC, Grant Supporter and College Fair Coordinator

Ricardo Luna

Junior Financial Consultant

Technology Lead Support

Annette Le’Pique

Realtor Sales Executive at Realty One Group

Iesha Kincaid

Scholar Smarts Project Intern,

Technology and Social Media

Daniella Apodaca

Employment Smarts - Youth Workforce Academy Instructor/ESL

Scholar Smarts Students Recognition Spring 2025

Preston

Senior

Lincoln College Prep 

 Dollars for Scholars Book Scholarship Awardee

Elijah

Sophomore

Lee’s Summit R-7 School

Scholar Smarts Ambassador

KhaiReann

Senior

Central High School, KCMO

Scholar Smarts Ambassador

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Hiring PT Scholar Smarts Workshop Instructors

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Contingent on approved Grants, Scholar Smarts Seeks Experienced classroom teachers passionate about helping students succeed. Individuals should have time management skills, nurturing and empathy characteristics, classroom management skills, and adhere to deadlines. Small classes, schedules  TBD. Average 18 hours per contract. Send resume with position to scholarsmartstraining@gmail.com 

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Our Awards & Recognitions

Success-Ready Student Network Innovation Zone

Success-Ready Student Network Innovation Zone

Success-Ready Student Network Innovation Zone

Scholar Smarts Non-Profit  supports competency based learning systems, and has been recognized by the State of Missouri Success-Ready Student Network Innovation Zones. Scholar Smarts NON-Profit is being recognized  for supporting the work of the Innovation Zones by serving as experts on essential employability skills needed by students and helping educators make connections to Real World Learning opportunities. Scholar Smarts is listed as a member of the Collaborative Zone.

President's Community Impact Award

Success-Ready Student Network Innovation Zone

Success-Ready Student Network Innovation Zone

Scholar Smarts Founder and Consultant Pauline Eatmon-Johnson has been selected by the Alpha Delta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. with the President's Community Impact Award. As Coordinator of the recent Infinite Scholar College Fair under Scholar Smarts. The Fraternity cites "We have been impressed with your efforts to better our community and believe it aligns with our fraternity's mission and global focus." A public Blue Carpet Gala Affair will be held Oct 28 2023 for all Awardees.

September 14th - Scholar Smarts Day

Success-Ready Student Network Innovation Zone

September 14th - Scholar Smarts Day

September 14th has been officially proclaimed as Scholar Smarts Day by the Kansas City Mayor's Office. This day recognizes Scholar Smarts' dedication to empowering students through educational resources and fostering academic excellence in the community. The proclamation honors the organization's ongoing efforts to enhance learning opportunities for young people in Kansas City.

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