Nathan A. Caldwell is a proud product of the Detroit Public Schools system who made the intentional decision to return home to serve the community that shaped him. He began his professional education journey over a decade ago at Henry Ford Academy, where he served for several years, later joining University Prep Schools as a Restorative Practitioner, Resident Teacher, and Counselor.

Most recently, Mr. Caldwell worked with BMEA (Boldly Moving Education Ahead), also known as the Black Male Educators Alliance. In this role, he served as an adult mentor to elementary and high school boys, a Family Engagement Coordinator, and a Summer School Teacher.

He has now accepted the role of Dean of Culture at Bagley Elementary. Dean Caldwell firmly believes that a positive school culture is essential to a child’s education, creating the foundation for both academic and personal excellence.

Beyond his educational career, Mr. Caldwell is a devoted husband to his beautiful wife, a proud father of three wonderful children, and a strong advocate for equity and inclusion for all students.

“Children are not a distraction from more important work. They are the most important work.” – C.S. Lewis

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela