Dr. Glynetta DeShon Fletcher

Dr. Fletcher, (“Fletch”) is a strategist, educator, and advocate retired from LA Unified School District who is dedicated to reshaping how we support boys in today’s complex world. With a background in organizational leadership and educational equity, Fletch brings over twenty years of experience working in schools supporting students that deserve the most yet too often receive the least.

Currently the Program Director of the Gurian Institute, Fletch’s work focuses on teaching teachers how boys and girls learn differently so that they can move beyond surface-level solutions into lasting impact. Known for blending research with lived experience, Fletch is not afraid to name hard truths or ask the uncomfortable questions that lead to transformation.

At the core of her work is a belief that supporting boys and girls isn’t about fixing them—it’s about creating environments that allow them to be seen, heard, and challenged in the right ways. Fletch speaks nationally on topics such as the emotional development of boys, school culture reform, trauma-informed systems, and leadership accountability and does so with the clarity, humor, and depth this work demands.