Dr. Sherry D. Pough stands as a powerful force in education and community empowerment, championing equity, excellence, and access for all. A Miami native, she is the founder and CEO of Spanish Hill Educational Consulting, a dynamic organization dedicated to equipping families, schools, and communities with the tools they need to help every child — from the gifted to the underserved — reach their fullest potential.
A lifelong educator, Dr. Sherry’s passion lies in reshaping systems to center student achievement and parent engagement. Her work resonates throughout Florida and beyond, where her influence is felt in classrooms, boardrooms, and grassroots spaces alike.
Deeply rooted in service, Dr. Sherry is a charter member and president of the Delta Alpha Tau Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. She played a pivotal role in not only chartering the undergraduate chapter at Stetson University and most recently, the Zeta Amicae Auxiliary of West Volusia was chartered, magnifying the impact of the blue and white family. She is also the dedicated Youth Council Advisor for the West Volusia Branch of the NAACP; mentoring the next generation of young Black leaders with the same intentionality and love she brings to all her work.
Dr. Sherry is a sought-after speaker, having presented at the Jack and Jill Teen Conference, the Arizona Alliance of Black School Educators Summit, and the Texas Alliance of Black School Educators Annual Conference, among others. Her voice resonates with urgency, clarity, and purpose — having appeared on Mocha Moms, Inc. Parent Nation Webinar and Moms of Black Boys United (MOBB) Podcast, always advocating for students and families who deserve to be seen and supported.
As an author, her book Boss Up and Raise Your Boys and upcoming release Boss Up and Affirm: 31 Days of Positive Affirmations reflect her heart work: empowering mothers, particularly of Black boys, to raise confident, resilient, and purpose-driven young men.
Dr. Sherry is a devoted wife, proud mother of two accomplished adult sons, a newly minted mother-in-love, and the proud grandmother to her beloved Harmony — the heartbeat of her legacy.
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