This week, we are excited to profile the extraordinary Phillip Hon, a career educator from Stockton, CA and the founder and executive director of Unbound Stockton Community School. No one would blame Phillip Hon if he had gotten discouraged. It was a difficult journey to get the school he founded—Unbound Stockton—up and running. And it
This week, we feature Nanette Merrill, the new executive director of the Idaho Charter School Association. After a 17-year pause from her accounting career to raise children, she transitioned to education. Her success as a teacher led her to administrative roles and, ultimately, to leading Gem Prep schools in Idaho. Now, she advocates for charter schools to enhance educational access.
This week, we are excited to profile the extraordinary David Spencer, executive director of KIPP Indy. While he was an undergraduate student at Texas Christian University, David Spencer was preparing for the LSAT. Soon to graduate with a degree in journalism and political science, law school was his next step — what he wanted to
Steven Carney, the founding executive director of Rooted School Vancouver, turned his personal journey of overcoming educational challenges into a mission to support underserved students. He advocates for charter schools, emphasizing their potential to provide practical pathways to financial freedom through workforce training and college preparation, crucial for breaking poverty cycles.
Tori Jackson Hines, founder and CEO of Resurgence Hall in Atlanta, emphasizes prioritizing children’s education. Inspired by inequities in public schools, she created Resurgence Hall, a leading public school known for its structured support system for teachers. Tori advocates for educational justice, recognizing the need for strong leadership and community support in schools.
Jemia Cunningham-Elder, CEO of North Lawndale College Prep, shares her transformative journey from an underprivileged past to advocating for educational equity. Her experiences drive a commitment to college access and relevance for students, particularly in underserved communities. Jemia emphasizes the importance of community, mission, and choice in education.
This week, we are proud to share the story of the extraordinary Dr. Jake Wilson of Mountain Island Charter School With his laptop, a coffee mug, and a container of candy, Dr. Jake Wilson can be seen most days pushing his office on a cart through the hallways of North Carolina’s Mountain Island Charter School.
This week, we are proud to profile Julie Jackson, the extraordinary Co-Chief Executive Officer of Uncommon Schools. “How can you lead a school at the highest level when you’re not a strong teacher?” For Julie Jackson, the answer is clear: You can’t. That belief has become foundational to how she grew her career and how
This week, we are excited to profile Dr. Miranda Ming, superintendent at Momentum Schools in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Miranda Ming’s journey into education began in seventh grade when a pivotal moment changed her trajectory. “I was on the edge,” she said, “caught between rebellion and not applying myself.” After a suspension, a teacher pulled
Thuy Wong, CEO of CharterSAFE, transforms charter school insurance and support, enhancing safety and resilience, while advocating for innovative educational solutions amidst challenges facing the charter movement.