Our Story
Rooted in Service. Built on Experience.
Good Choice Institute, Inc. was founded on the belief that every choice matters — and that every person has the capacity to make good ones.
Leadership
Dudley "Ade" Locke
Founder & CEO
As the founding President and CEO of Good Choice Institute, Inc., Dudley Ade Locke brought over 22 years of social and emotional administrative and educational experience to the Chicago Public School System. His cutting-edge approach to teaching in education led Dudley to become Assistant Principal at Fiske Elementary and Senior Dean at Roosevelt Middle School in Bellwood, Illinois for two years.
Other notable accolades include successful completion of Governor State Universities coaching for recovery certification circa 2011, and the prestigious Eisenhower Foundation's top 30 educators in North America to study the Chinese education system in 2000. The Chicago Assistant Principals' Association bestowed the Distinguished Leadership award to him in 2004, and Manchester Who's Who Registry for Executive and Professionals in Education awarded him in leadership, management, and interpersonal skills in 2006–2007.
As a decorated military officer in the Army, Dudley was endorsed in General Administration circa 1998.
His commitment to the mentoring and coaching of civilians and veterans in their "recovery lives" has made him well respected by his peers. His motto is "Win the future with emotional intelligence and developmental spirituality."
Dudley's continued desire to become more innovative in his approach to teaching has resulted in an additional 30 hours of training with the Wright Foundation in 2016 for the realization of human potential to enhance his leadership development and social and emotional skills. He has also developed and patented a "Whole Person Education Model" through the Good Choice Institute, Inc. His latest certification in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy in 2017 continues to support his mission.
Moreover, Dudley strongly believes that educational growth and spiritual development must be a life-long journey.
Who We Are
Established in 2013, Good Choice Institute, Inc. is a veteran-owned, human capital business based in Oak Park, Illinois. We provide services and programs that focus on various areas, including leadership development, recovery coaching, spiritual enrichment and school administration. Our professionals have more than 22 years of experience in the field of education.
What sets us apart is our capacity to create frameworks in social and behavioral therapy, developmental spirituality and emotional intelligence. All of our services and programs are designed with the positive growth of people in mind.
Whether you are part of a mental health institution, school system or a government agency, you can expect us to work tirelessly to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to excel. Contact us to ask questions or request a free quote or estimate.
Our Principles
What Guides Us
Our work is grounded in a set of principles that have shaped our approach since day one.
Service Before Self
As a veteran-owned organization, service is not just a value — it is a way of life. We show up fully for every person we work with.
Dignity in Every Interaction
We believe every person deserves to be treated with respect, compassion, and care — regardless of where they are in their journey.
Whole Person Education
Dudley developed and patented the Whole Person Education Model — a framework that addresses the complete human being: emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual growth.
Community as Foundation
We are rooted in Oak Park, Illinois — and we believe that strong communities are built one relationship, one family, one school at a time.
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