Dr. Kenya C. Roberts

Treasurer | Educator

About Kenya

Kenya an experienced educator and school leader with a Doctorate in Teacher Leadership, currently serving as Principal of Dr. Joseph Samuel Clark Elementary School and founder of PACE Educational Consulting. Driven by a passion for youth development, Dr. Roberts complements her professional career with active community leadership, including board service for the 3L Foundation and David Raines Community Health Systems, as well as extensive local youth mentorship. Across her career and civic engagement, her work centers on closing the achievement gap and empowering the next generation.

Why Soul of the South Sports Foundation

Serving on the Soul of the South Sports Foundation Board is meaningful because Kenya's lifelong work as a math educator and elementary school principal centers on closing the achievement gap and empowering youth. Driven by her commitment to local mentorship and holistic student development, she is passionate about creating transformative educational and athletic opportunities for young people across the community.

Her S.O.U.L. | Legacy

Dr. Roberts' legacy is rooted in the lives she helps shape, the opportunities she helps to create, and the barriers she helps to remove. She wants her work in education and community service to leave a lasting impact, empowering young people to recognize their potential and build futures beyond what they once imagined.

Beyond the Title

Kenya Claiborne-Roberts is the daughter of Dorothy Claiborne and Sam Claiborne and sister of Ashleigh Claiborne. Kenya is the wife of Marcus Roberts and the mother of a eleven-year-old son Maxwell Roberts and an eight-year-old daughter Kensleigh Roberts; aunt to four year-old niece Addyson. 

Something to Remember

"Always remember that your potential is unlimited—with hard work, discipline, and belief in yourself, every challenge is simply an opportunity to grow and succeed."