Camela and Company LLC

"I enjoyed working with Camela Ford. She was a wonderful principal and cared about her students and staff. She treated us as if we were family. She was a great leader."

-1st grade Teacher at Monroe Charter Academy

Teanay Collins

"Working with Camela was a positive and inspiring experience. She fully dedicated herself to the students and families she advocated for."

-Heart and Home Realty.

Clipperz Barber and Beauty.

Karyl Boulware Jones

"It was a pleasure working with Camela Ford during my time as a Board Member at Carolina International School. She is highly professional, extremely knowledgeable, and deeply passionate about education, truly a strong and effective leader."

-Manager, Talent Business Advisor - Deloitte

Sharon Smith

"In my experience working with Dr. Ford, I have found her to have a comprehensive impact on education in the following ways: passionate, yet circumspect; trailblazing, yet contemplative; measured, yet relentless; unwavering, yet receptive to improvement; savvy, yet highly principled; and humble, yet self-actualized."

-Principal Attorney - The Banks Law Firm

Shanté Martin

"Dr. Ford exemplified leadership, encouragement, and integrity, creating an inspiring and trusted collaboration. Working with Dr. Ford pushed me to grow personally and professionally, elevating my capabilities and confidence."

-Previous Office Manager/Administrative Assistant at Monroe Charter Academy

Asia Warren

"Dr. Ford is a hard worker with a strong passion for students and their parents. She has a unique quality of adapting to dealing with different tasks that are presented to her whether that is working with parents, students, stakeholders or the community. "

-Executive Director, Above and Beyond Students, Inc.

Don Williams

"I have worked closely with Dr. Ford for more than four years and have been consistently impressed by her leadership acumen, professionalism, and deep understanding of effective school design. She brings a rare blend of instructional expertise and operational insight, and any charter school seeking to strengthen its academic and organizational presence would benefit tremendously from her guidance."

-Head of School, Carolina International School

Dr. Paul A. Bryant

"It was such a pleasure working with Dr. Ford. She is an amazing leader who inspires those who she leads and always set the example for others to emulate. I would not hesitate giving the opportunity to work with her again."

-Retired

Marcia Jeter

"I think Dr. Ford is a wonderful Principal. She really cares about the Children and Staff. "

-Lead Teacher

Jeanine Byrum

"Camela has always demonstrated respect for her colleagues and students alike. She delivers accurate results, exceeds expectations and has high standards while paying strong attention to detail."

-SR RECORDS SPECIALIST

Melinda H. Spencer

"Dr. Camela Ford designed educational strategies for my company that enhanced the learning experience, making it easy to connect Mental Health with Volleyball training. Her design helped me scale and consequently grow, and her innovative approach as a Chief Educational Architect, specifically how she skillfully created content and tools specific to my needs, was outstanding. Our working relationship and collaboration coupled with her commitment to excellence makes her an easy choice for me, and she remains an invaluable asset to my company. "

-CEO of The Grayhound Group LLC & Grayhound Training Academy (GTA)

Raymond Gray

"I came into the position as a new board member for Monroe Charter Academy with a novice perspective and willingness to learn. From the moment I met Dr. Ford, she has always displayed an admirable amount of expertise, passion and diligence towards the empowerment of the youth under her wings and the community. Through observation, I have witnessed a few intangibles like her leadership skills and willingness to persevere through any obstacles. Her dedication towards her works and service is inspirational and I cannot wait to see what impact she has in her future endeavors. "

-Operations Administrator - ATI Specialty Materials & HBCU P.U.S.H. LLC - Owner

Jervontai Threatt

"Dr. Camela Ford fostered a positive and collaborative environment, making it easy to communicate ideas, ask questions, and work together toward shared goals. I am grateful for the opportunity to have learned from such a capable and inspiring leader. "

-Exceptional Children’s Specialist

Diana Albertson

"I’ve witnessed firsthand Dr. Ford’s dedication, leadership, and heart for students—she is truly an exceptional educational leader. "

-Global IT Systems Administrator & Former Board Chair

Eric Hall

"I was able to work alongside Dr. Ford as she grew her school in a tough area and with tight state restrictions. She always had a positive attitude and was always responsive. "

-School Insurance Advisors

Brian Puckett

"Working with Camela was an incredible experience. She consistently offered unwavering support, encouragement, and guidance, making a lasting impact both professionally and personally. "

-Emmanuel Childcare Center toddler teacher

Jeanay Collins

"Working with Dr. Ford was a valuable and rewarding experience that helped me grow both professionally and personally. Her leadership and guidance created a supportive environment that encouraged excellence and continuous learning."

-Teacher

Ashanti Sullivan Parker