East Chicago Lighthouse College Preparatory Academy

Mr. Krambeck is a graduate of Indiana University, Bloomington, where he studied Spanish and Anthropology. He began teaching in Miami, FL as a Teach For America Corps Member. Mr. Krambeck taught math and science and was a Director of Instruction at West Gary Lighthouse Charter School. He left Lighthouse for two years to earn his Masters of Educational Leadership from Harvard Graduate School of Education. He also worked as a principal intern for Boston Public Schools and a resident principal for Chicago Public Schools. Mr. Krambeck is committed to ensuring that every scholar is being prepared for college every day, in every class.

Aja Anderson, a graduate of Harvard and Howard Universities, has fully dedicated her life to closing the achievement gap. Beginning nearly a decade ago through Teach For America, Aja started her career off successfully in New York City, ensuring over 90% of her students advanced at least two grade levels in one year. After completing her TFA commitment, Aja decided she wanted to make a larger impact. Leveraging opportunities to support other teachers with instruction, Aja became a teacher mentor in Atlanta. Then, she went on to conduct research at Harvard Graduate School of Education on teacher quality and human capital development. After completing her degree, Aja applied her research while acting as strategic management consultant for an education-based organization in Newark, and education management consultant for a teacher training program in Nairobi. Currently, Aja serves as Director of Instruction for East Chicago Lighthouse College Prep Academy, and Board Member for Darrell Talent and FHA, an independent K-8 school in Chicago.

Konya Sledge began her journey in education in 2003 with Chicago Heights-Park Forest School District 163 as a Special Education and Disciplinary Assistant. She later served as a Communications Instructor at South Suburban College. Possessing a desire to do more, Mrs. Sledge accepted a rigorous, yet rewarding position at Indiana University Northwest with the 21st Century Scholars Program. Empowering students and college preparation is second nature to Mrs. Sledge. Her work has been featured in the local media and she has successfully developed partnerships with local universities and community agencies to help prepare students for the future. She has a sincere desire and is passionate about helping students realize their dream of a college education. Over the last five years, she has diligently worked to increase the expectations of attending college by college-going students. Mrs. Sledge holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a concentration on Public Relations degree from Governors State University in University Park, IL. Dedicated to education and driven by a love of learning, Mrs. Sledge subsequently earned her Masters of Arts degree in Communication Studies and Training in 2008. She proudly joined the ECLCPA family in November 2012 and is delighted to serve as Director of College Transitions.