Biography
Hometown: Warsaw, North Carolina
Current Career Title: Principal, Durham Public Schools
Asia Cunningham, Ed.D., is a passionate, purpose-driven educator who leads with vision, heart, and an unwavering belief that every child deserves excellence. As principal of Pearsontown Elementary School, she is redefining leadership through a lens of equity, innovation, and belonging.
With more than a decade of experience — from classroom to leadership — Cunningham brings a deep understanding of the educational journey.
She is also the founder and CEO of Acrediable Leadership, LLC, where she empowers current and aspiring school leaders to create academically excellent, emotionally safe and culturally affirming schools.
Under her leadership, Pearsontown has become a thriving community where students are seen, heard, and celebrated every day. Her mantra is "Every student. Every day. Without exception."
A graduate of North Carolina Central University and recipient of the Milken Educator Award, Cunningham is a recognized voice for educational equity. She is also a devoted member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, where service and sisterhood guide her mission.