He was privileged to be selected to attend the George Washington Teachers Institute in Mount Vernon, which is a highly competitive program for teachers that consists of an intensive week of study and discussion on critical periods in American history and the remarkable role George Washington played in the founding of our nation at Washington’s home.

Professionally, DeMarcus began his work teaching 5th grade at a private Christian school in Huntsville, AL. He joined Anne Arundel County Public Schools in 2009, where he served as a middle and high school social studies teacher He has also served in the capacity of a Right Start Advisor, a position designed to function in the role of mentor to 1st - 3rd year teachers and new hires training them to be results oriented, as well as acclimating them to the philosophy, goals, and responsibilities of the teaching profession. Mr. Lewis is currently a middle school administrator and one of the leading voices for equity in the school system. He served as lead of College & Career Connection (c3) at First Baptist Church of Glenarden under the ID Young Adult Ministry. He has had the opportunity to teach and interact with a diverse body of students from wide ranging cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, which is and continues to be an invaluable experience. DeMarcus is passionately committed to ensuring the success of our future generation’s educational and spiritual well being, doing his part in creating a globally competitive public education model which is critical for ensuring the future advancement of our country in every aspect.