Contributor Columns

Good morning, CharterFolk. Today we are pleased to present a Contributor Column from Joey Cienian, Executive Director, Minnesota Association of Charter Schools. We provide a bio for Joey below. Joey Cienian is the Executive Director of the Minnesota Association of Charter Schools (MACS), where he leads statewide advocacy and support for Minnesota’s chartered public schools

Peter Anderson, Head of Schools and CEO at Washington Latin Public Charter Schools, shares his journey from Jamaica to the U.S., highlighting his commitment to educational equity. His experiences shaped his mission in education, leading him to combine classical rigor with equitable access. He emphasizes the importance of addressing systemic inequities in schools today.

Good day, CharterFolk. Today we are pleased to share a Contributor Column from Scott Campbell, Executive Director of the Nashville Incubator. We provide a bio for Scott below. Previous to joining the Incubator, Scott was the Executive Director of Persist Nashville, the largest college persistence organization in Tennessee serving over 5000 high school graduates over

Good morning, CharterFolk. Today we are delighted to share a Contributor Column from Vashaunta Harris, Vice President of Professional Networks at the National Charter Schools Institute. We provide a bio for Vashaunta below. Vashaunta Harris is a national education leader, coach, and storyteller focused on how schools are designed to serve students’ lives beyond graduation.

Good morning, CharterFolk. Today we are pleased to share a Contributor Column from John Campbell, the Founder of FundEd Strategies. We provide a bio for John below. John Campbell, CFRE, is the founder of FundEd Strategies, a national consultancy supporting public charter schools and education nonprofits to start, scale, and sustain their fundraising programs. Since its

Good morning, CharterFolk. Today we’re pleased to present a Contributor Column from Andrew Broy, the President of the Illinois Network of Charter Schools, and Board Member of CharterFolk. We provide a bio for Andrew below. Andrew serves as President of the Illinois Network of Charter Schools (INCS), a statewide advocacy and charter school support organization

Good morning CharterFolk. Today we are pleased to share a Contributor Column from Earl Martin Phalen, the CEO of Phalen Leadership Academies, which operates schools in five states across the country. We share a bio for Earl below. Earl Martin Phalen is a nationally recognized social entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Phalen Leadership

Good day, CharterFolk. Today we are delighted to kick off the New Year with a Contributor Column written by Jessica Shopoff, Starlee Coleman and Marian Schutte. We provide bios for all three below. Jessica Shopoff, VP of Policy and Research, Texas Public Charter Schools Association.  Jessica is responsible for leading the strategy and implementation of

Cathy Kincheloe, a veteran in the charter school movement, discusses Montana’s charter laws and the challenges faced, particularly with CABIN and CHINO schools. While a true charter law remains tied up in court, the Commission continues planning for its future. Emphasis lies on prioritizing student needs and innovative educational approaches.