Dontae serves as a Co-Facilitator for the Association of Recovery Schools (ARS), supporting recovery high schools across the United States in strengthening their programs and improving outcomes for youth in recovery.
In this national leadership role, Dontae works alongside school leaders and practitioners to share best practices, refine program models, and elevate standards that have been proven to support young people navigating substance use recovery. His work focuses not only on sustaining what works, but also on identifying gaps and driving continuous improvement within recovery education spaces.
Through ARS, Dontae helps provide a clear and practical blueprint for what a successful recovery school can look like — one that integrates academic rigor, recovery support, community connection, and long-term life planning. The goal is not simply sobriety, but sustainable success: ensuring youth have the structure, mentorship, and opportunity needed to thrive beyond graduation.
By supporting schools nationwide, Dontae contributes to building a stronger ecosystem of recovery-centered education. His leadership ensures that recovery schools feel equipped, aligned, and supported — and that youth in recovery are met with compassion, accountability, and real pathways to successful futures.
This work reflects LDYC’s broader commitment to empowering young people, strengthening systems of care, and building models that create lasting, life-changing impact.
