BROOKLYN PROSPECT - Key Persons
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- Math Teacher / Calvin College
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- Director of 2nd Grade and Enrichment Team / University of Washington
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- Math Teacher & Math Department Head
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- Science Learning Specialist / Teachers College
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- Associate Director of Student Support Services
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- 2nd Grade Teacher & K - 2 Grade Level Lead
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- Math Learning Specialist / Eastern University
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- Resident Teacher / St. Francis College
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- Science Learning Specialist
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- Principal / University of Valley Forge
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- Director of Upper School / University of Chicago
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- Head of Student Support Services / Hunter College
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- Humanities Learning Specialist
SUNY Stony Brook, B.A., Columbia University, Teachers College, M.A.
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- Artist - in - Residence / Parsons
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- Math Learning Specialist / California Polytechnic State University
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- Enrichment: Music Teacher
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- Director of Student Supports
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- Math Learning Specialist / Northwestern University
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- Physical Education Teacher, Network IB Coordinator of PE / University of Central Florida
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- Director of Instruction / Humanities
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- Humanities Learning Specialist
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- Science Learning Specialist and IEP / 504 Coordinator
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- Kindergarten Teacher / New York University
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- Special Education Teacher
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- Academic Counselor / City College of NY
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- Member of the Facilities Team
- Social Worker
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- Resident Teacher ( School Support )
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- Lead Teacher / Skidmore College
Skidmore College, B.A. & B.S.; Hunter College, M.A.
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- Director of School Operations
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- Art Teacher / Rhode Island School of Design
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- Science Teacher & MLL Coordinator
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- Member of the Network Office Team
- Recruitment Specialist
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- Member of the Network Office Team
- Student Recruitment and Enrollment Specialist / Fordham University
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- Humanities Teacher / Associate Director of Student Supports
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- ELA / Humanities Learning Specialist
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- Director of Student Supports & Family Engagement
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- Dean of Students at Summit Academy
- Founding Principal
- Principal of Sunset Yards Campus
Cyana Rahming began her career as a Dean of Students at Summit Academy in Red Hook, Brooklyn. There, her experience nurtured an appreciation for community and advocacy, which she believes is vital in upholding equitable education systems. She later continued her work as a Dean with Uncommon Schools at varied locations in Brooklyn. One of which became a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School during her tenure.
Additionally, Cyana served as a Dean of Instruction and Assistant Principal with Ascend Schools in Brooklyn. She and a team of Prospectors founded Sunset Yards Middle School in 2023. Her leadership lends expertise around creating and sustaining school systems that prioritize safety, inclusivity, socio-emotional learning, and academic rigor. Some notable student outcomes from her prior leadership experiences include substantial growth in student reading levels and NYS ELA exam scores.
Cyana has also coached varsity girls' volleyball and is an extracurricular activity enthusiast. She can often be found cheering for students with their families at school events. She has a 3 year-old daughter, Cielle, who is thrilled to be an honorary Prospector!
Cyana earned a B.A. in English Literature from Hofstra University, specializing in creative writing. She then earned her M.S. in Social Work from Columbia University, specializing in nonprofit management. She is an Urban Education Leadership Program doctoral student at Columbia University Teachers College.
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- Member of the Network Office Team
- Associate Director of Student Supports
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- Director of Arts and Athletics / Emerson College
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- ELA & Humanities Learning Specialist
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- Math Teacher / Ohio University
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- First Grade Teacher / Towson University
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- Director of ELA, Humanities and World Language / University of San Deigo
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- Member of the Network Office Team
- Associate Director of STEM
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- Registrar / CUNY Queens College
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- 12th Grade Student Affairs Manager / City College of New York, B.a., New York University, EMAT Candidate
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- Member of the Network Office Team
- Director of Information Technology ( IT ) Manhattan College
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- Science Teacher / California State University
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- Director of School Operations
- Founding Director of Operations
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- Academic Operations Manager / John Jay College of Criminal Justice
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- Psychology and English Teacher / Ohio University
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- Member of the Network Office Team
- Network Director of Academics K - 5 / University of Oregon
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- Dance Teacher / State University of New York - Oneonta
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- ELA Teacher, ELA / Humanities Department Head / Wesleyan University
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- Social Worker / University of Vermont
University of Vermont, B.A.; New York University, M.S.W.
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- Math Teacher / University of Houston
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- Operations Coordinator / Kingsborough Community College
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- Principal
- Principal / Wellesley College
Folake Akinola-Pinard started her career in education in 1997. After teaching Kindergarten, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades in both public and charter schools for a total of 15 years, she began taking on leadership roles, serving as a Mentor Teacher, Dean of Students, Head of Youth Development and School Culture and Head of Resident Teacher Development.
Principal Akinola-Pinard believes that all children and families should have access to a quality education and has used her leadership roles in schools as tools to serve as an agent of change. Through her work as a teacher, a school leader, and a volunteer for a non-profit dedicated to the spiritual, intellectual, and emotional growth of young people around the world, Principal Akinola-Pinard has seen the power of an education that teaches both academic skills and a strong mindset. She believes deeply in the BPCS mission that charges excellent teachers to prepare a diverse student body to have a positive impact on society and a lifelong passion for learning. By serving as a leader in true partnership with all members of the DTES community, Principal Akinola-Pinard believes that with our mission as the foundation, we can change the world, one student at a time.
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- Associate Director of Languages and Societies / Columbia University
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- Associate Director of Student Supports / Trinity College
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- Member of the Network Office Team
- Senior Director of Communications and Public Affairs / William Paterson University
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- English Learning Specialist / Vassar College
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- ELA and Humanities Learning Specialist
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- English Learning Specialist
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- Director of Upper Academy ( 3 - 4 )
- Director of Upper Academy ( 3 - 4 ) SYES
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- Mandarin Teacher & World Language Department Coordinator / Texas Christian University
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Gravelle Pierre is a Portfolio Manager at Schottenfeld Group - Koyote Capital.
Prior to joining Koyote Capital, Gravelle served as Chief Investment Officer and Founder of Iron Harbor Capital Management, a multi-asset investment firm. Before launching Iron Harbor, Gravelle was a currency and interest rate trader at Goldman Sachs.
In addition to holding a MBA from the Sloan School at MIT, Gravelle holds a B.S. in Systems Engineering from the United States Military Academy-West Point, a M.S. in Organization Leadership from Central Michigan University, and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
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- Member of the Facilities Team
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- Chief Financial Officer
- Member of the Senior Network Leadership Team
- Chief Financial & Growth Officer
Bio
Hillary Prince is the Chief Financial Officer of Prospect Schools.
Joining the Brooklyn Prospect team in 2009, Hillary has been honored to serve as a member of the founding team of the original middle school, as well as the Prospect Schools charter management organization. Leading both finance and operations for many years, she developed scalable systems and established the school's strong early operational reputation, built a foundation of strong fiscal health for the organization, and has led several building projects and new school launches. Since taking on the role of Chief Financial Officer in 2018, Hillary has narrowed her focus to finance and is now responsible for managing a budget which, under her stewardship, has grown from $2 million to greater than $35 million. Additional core responsibilities include business operations, real estate, and capital projects, and long-term strategic planning.
Prior to building a career in K-12 education, Ms. Prince developed leadership skills and gained operational experience through her work in event management with Madison Square Garden. Deciding to follow a long-held interest in education - and in particular, in school integration, herself attending an urban magnet high school - Hillary completed a yearlong graduate internship at a globally-focused International Baccalaureate magnet school in CT before moving to Brooklyn in 2006. She went on to hone and apply her operational skills to the educational space, holding several roles with The Princeton Review, including Regional Director of Operations, where responsibilities included leading the implementation and national expansion of federally funded afterschool programming.
Ms. Prince earned a B.A. in English-Literature from Skidmore College, and an M.S. in Language Arts Education from the University of New Haven, and is currently enrolled in a nonprofit leadership certificate program at Harvard's Kennedy School. Hillary left NYC in 2016 to build a home in the Hudson Valley with her husband and two young children.
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Skidmore College, B.A.
University of New Haven, M.S.
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- Member of the Facilities Team
- Resident
- Teacher
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- Member of the Network Office Team
- Project Finance Specialist / Prairie View a & M University
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- Member of the Network Office Team
- IT Projects & Support Specialist / New York College of Technology
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- Member of the Facilities Team
- Operations Coordinator
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- Member of the Facilities Team
- Math Teacher
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- Member of the Facilities Team
- Humanities Teacher
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- Director of Languages and Societies / University of Missouri
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- Science Learning Specialist
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- Science Learning Specialist & Librarian / New York University
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- Director of IB / Miami University
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- Physical Education Teacher
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- Assistant Principal of Programs / Baruch College
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- Member of the Facilities Team
- After School Activity Specialist
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- Member of the Facilities Team
- Science Teacher
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- Operations Special Projects Manager
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- 9th Grade Student Affairs Manager
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- Member of the Facilities Team
- Spanish Teacher
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- Humanities Teacher / Binghampton University
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- Humanities Teacher / Brown University
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- Science Teacher / Columbia University
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- Lead Teacher / Temple University
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- Member of the Network Office Team
- Director of S.T.E.M
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- Member of the Facilities Team
- Reading Learning Specialist
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- Career Counselor & CAS Coordinator / Fordham University
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- Operations Program Manager
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- Member of the Facilities Team
- Paraprofessional / Afterschool Activity Coordinator
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- Humanities Teacher / New York University
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- Spanish Teacher / Rutgers University
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- Humanities Learning Specialist
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- Social Worker / McGill University
McGill University, B.A., Columbia University, M.A.; Columbia University, M.Ed.
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- Assistant Principal of Programs / Vanderbilt University
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- Registrar / University of San Franscisco
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- Art Teacher / Pratt Institute
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- 10th Grade Student Affairs Manager / Syracuse University
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- Chief Academic and Schools Officer
Bio
With over 20 years in public education, Kecia Clark has relentlessly worked to help ensure that all young people have access to quality education and opportunities.
Before joining Prospect Schools, Kecia served as a Managing Director for Uplift Education in Dallas-Forth, TX, a network that serves 20,000 scholars across 45 schools. Kecia supervised seven schools in her role, managing instruction and teacher and leader development. Prior to that role, Kecia was a principal for five years in the South of Dallas neighborhood. Under her leadership, her school experienced over 45% growth in student achievement and received two academic distinctions from the Texas Education Agency. Prior to her principalship, Kecia was an assistant principal in Chicago, IL. Before she took on school leadership, Kecia taught elementary school special education and middle school and high school Math in Miami, FL, Chicago, IL, Houston, TX, and the District of Columbia.
Kecia graduated from the University of the District of Columbia with a Bachelor of Science in psychology and completed her graduate coursework at the University of Illinois Chicago. Kecia is a 2023 Pahara Fellow and holds certificates from the Harvard University School of Education and the Deloitte Courageous Principals Program. Kecia is an active member of her community, including the Alumni Council Board for the Principal Impact Collaborative and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., among others.
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- Science Teacher / Stanford University
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- ELA / Humanities Learning Specialist
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- Member of the Facilities Team
- Registrar
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- Physical Education Teacher
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- Physical Education Teacher
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- 5th Grade Teacher & 3 - 5 Grade Level Lead
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- Humanities Teacher / Hobart and Williams - Smith College
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- College Counselor / Lincoln University
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- Music Teacher / Pennsylvania State University
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- K - 5 Physical Education Teacher
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- College and Alumni Success Manager
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- HR & Talent Partner / Long Island University
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- Director of Data / Smith College
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- Associate Director of Data
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- Member of the Network Office Team
- Director of HR Operations
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- Member of the Facilities Team
- Social Worker
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- Member of the Facilities Team
- Social Worker
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- Librarian / Trinity College
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- Interventionist & IEP Coordinator
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- Director of Student Support / Wesleyan University
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- IEP Coordinator and Learning Specialist
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- Director of Afterschool and Extended - Day Programming / University of Missouri
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- Member of the Facilities Team
- Special Projects Manager
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- 10th Grade Student Affairs Manager / Syracuse University
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- Humanities Learning Specialist / Clark University
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- Associate Director of Data / Bard College
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- Director of Student Supports Services / Brown University
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- Registrar / University of the South
University of the South, B.A.; M.A. Teaching - Relay
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- Principal / Boston College
Matt brings over 18 years of New York City education experience to Clinton Hill as the school principal. He started his career as a New York City Teaching Fellow, teaching 10th grade English at a high school in the Bronx for six years. From there he worked at the nonprofit Futures and Options, supporting high school students around the city as they started internships at various companies, before joining Prospect Schools in 2013. Matt worked for six years as the Director of School Culture at BPCS High School before serving two years as Principal in Residence at Clinton Hill Middle School, with a six-month stint as interim principal in the Spring of 2020.
He has always been a committed lifelong student, earning two Master's degrees for education from Lehman College and Baruch College, completing two year-long principal training programs through The New Teacher Project and Relay Graduate School of Education, and earning his New York State school building leadership certification through St. Joseph's College.
Throughout his career Matt has always believed in a holistic approach to educating students, getting to know them as individuals and finding ways to spark their passion. Over the years he has accomplished this through service trips with students, coaching basketball and softball, empowering interns to be successful, and focusing on getting to know each student in his classroom. Matt is excited to bring this focus on developing the whole child to Clinton Hill MS, making sure all students feel cared for and known while achieving academic success at the highest level.
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- English Learning Specialist
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- Senior Director of Real Estate and Facilities / University of Louisvile
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- Lead Teacher / Bard College
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- Humanities Teacher / University of Richmond
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- Associate Director of Special Education / University of Georgia
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- Member of the Facilities Team
- Learning Specialist
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- Science Teacher / University of California, Berkeley
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- Director of STEAM / Duquesne University
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- Math Teacher / University of Tennessee
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- Network Director of Literacy
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- Director of Special Projects / University of Pennsylvania
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- Humanities Learning Specialist & Reading Enrichment Teacher / Roberts Wesleyan College
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- Spanish Teacher / City College of New York
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- Special Assistant to the CEO / St. John 's University
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- Spanish Teacher / State University of New York, Potsdam
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- Associate Director of Student Support Services / Bard College
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- Math Learning Specialist / State University of Purchase
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- World Language, Spanish Teacher
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- Math Interventionist / IEP Coordinator
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- Human Resources Operations Specialist
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- AD of Special Education / California State University
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- Physical Education & Movement Teacher
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- Director of Student Recruitment & Enrollment
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- Director of School Operations
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- Social Worker / Lehman College
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- Deputy Chief of Schools ( K - 5 ) Tufts University
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- College Counselor / Fordham University
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- Athletics Department Head / St. Francis College
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- Art Teacher / City College of New York
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- Math Learning Specialist / University of Delaware
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- College Counselor / American University
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- Director of Operations
- After School Program Manager / Brooklyn College
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- Chief of Staff & Strategy
Bio
Paul is the Chief of Staff & Strategy at Prospect Schools.
Paul is honored to serve as Prospect Schools' Chief of Staff & Strategy. His career has focused on a simple - yet challenging - pursuit: creating the conditions for individuals to come together as part of a team and achieve more than they thought possible.
Paul began his career as a teacher, both in Germany (as part of a Fulbright Scholarship) and in New Orleans, where Paul was a Teach for America Corps Member. After teaching, Paul began working for the management consulting firm L.E.K. Consulting to hone his analytical and technical skills. After L.E.K., Paul joined the leadership team of Achievement First Crown Heights Middle School as a Director of School Operations. It was at this school where Paul's passion for teams truly took root. As Director of School Operations, and later as Dean of Students, Paul led the team's efforts to build a welcoming, inclusive, and inspiring team culture that allowed the team to achieve remarkable improvements in student outcomes. Seeking to expand this skillset, Paul transitioned to working at Bellwether Education Partners, a national non-profit that supports education organizations across the country. Most recently, Paul served as the Talent Chief of Staff at Achievement First where Paul has applied his passion for teamwork across a network of 41 schools. At Achievement First, Paul helped a network of 2,000+ teammates align around shared core values, define its vision for the future, and successfully navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.
Paul and his wife (Eve) live in Prospect Heights with their daughter (Lilia) and dog (Harvey).
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- Humanities Learning Specialist
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- Science Teacher / Hunter College
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- Associate Director of Capital Projects / Haverford College
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- Director of Student Support Services / Washington & Jefferson College
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- Math Teacher / Samford University
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- Associate Director of Instruction / Northwestern University
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- Physical Education Teacher
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- Finance Specialist / Manhattanville College
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- Director of Special Projects, Finance, & Growth
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- Physical Education Teacher
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- Director of Academic Operations & Special Projects / Brown University
- Interim Associate Director
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- Director, After School Program / Benedict College
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- Learning Specialist / Hunter College
Bio
Sagar Desai is a continuous learner who brings more than 15 years of experience in improving education and economic mobility outcomes, having worked with nonprofits, for-profits and NGOs in start-up, scaling and sustaining roles. He is currently an Executive Coach and Senior Consultant for Nonprofit Leaders and Organizations helping clients move towards their hoped-for future and impact.
Previously Sagar was the Managing Director of innovation at StriveTogether, where he built and scaled training programs for community leaders to transform systems in service of more equitable outcomes in communities across the country. Prior to StriveTogether, Sagar was a senior consultant with Ballmer Group, where he built and executed a national strategy to attract and prepare more racially diverse and proximate leaders to work in community partnerships, investing $35 million in national training and fellowship organizations.
Prior to Ballmer Group, Sagar served as a managing director and COO for the Commit Partnership in Dallas. The Partnership is the largest educational intermediary in the country: a coalition of more than 200 organizations serving 750,000 students. In 2019, Sagar launched a statewide campaign to systemically reform how Texas funds public education, resulting in a $6.5 billion increased investment in public education. In addition, he has incubated and scaled regional coalitions to systemically and equitably improve educational outcomes, helping to ensure that every student has an effective educator and that every student graduates college and career ready .
Sagar received his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering. He currently sits on the Board of Govern for America and Brooklyn Prospect Charter Schools.
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- Director of Employee Relations & Engagement
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- Humanities Teacher / University of Wisconsin - Madison
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- Art Teacher / Pratt Institute
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- Spanish Teacher / University of Valencia
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- Kindergarten Teacher / University of Buffalo
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- Managing Director of the Charter Network Accelerator
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Sara Keenan is the Managing Director of the Charter Network Accelerator, a national program that supports leadership teams of small charter networks in building the foundation they need to grow with quality.
Sara joined Achievement First in 2008 and worked there for 5 years as the VP of Leadership Development. In that capacity, she managed the professional learning for principals, created leadership pipeline programs, and strengthened the network's talent strategy and practices. Before working at Achievement First, Sara was a high school English teacher in Wisconsin, a middle school English teacher in Chicago, and a coach, supporting New York City teachers on integrating technology and media into their classrooms. Sara is an alum of Education Pioneers and the Broad Residency. She received her undergraduate degree in English Education from the University of Wisconsin and a masters degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. Sara and her husband, Vance, live in Brooklyn with their two kids.
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- Deputy Chief of Schools ( 6 - 12 )
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- ELA Teacher / William Smith College
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- Resident Teacher / St. Joseph College
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- Visual Arts Teacher / Seton Hall
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- Director of Development / Hebrew University
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- Director of Lower Academy ( K - 2 )
- Director of Lower Academy ( K - 2 ) SYES
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- Director of School Operations
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- Director of the Lower School ( K - 2 )
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- Mandarin Teacher / Central China Normal University, B.a. & M.a. City University of New York
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- Humanities Teacher / University of Delaware
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- Director of Finance Operations / Villanova University
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- Science Learning Specialist / Gordon College
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- Director of STEAM / Columbia University
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- ELA Teacher and Cheerleading Coach / Howard University
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- Math Teacher / Cornell University
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- Social Worker / University of Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts, M.A., Fordham University MSW
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- Director of K - 1 / Columbia University
Bio
Theresa Sanchez has been an administrative professional for almost 19 years with the City of New York, she currently serves as the Operations Coordinator with the Department of Buildings. Theresa has been a member of the BPCS community for 5 years; she became an active PTSO member at WTMS when her oldest daughter started in September 2018. She served as a grade representative for the first 3 years and was voted in as PTSO President which granted her the opportunity to be a part of the President's Council monthly meetings, partner with our schools principal & faculty, and get a chance to learn more about the community, our purpose and who we are. Theresa is excited to become a member of the board as a PTSO/Parent for our High School.
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- Senior Director of Network Operations / Indiana University
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- Humanities Learning Specialist
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- Humanities Teacher & Humanities Department Head / the University of Texas
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- Chief Executive Officer
- Member of the Senior Network Leadership Team
Bio
Tresha Ward is the Chief Executive Officer of Prospect Schools.
Tresha comes to Prospect Schools with nearly two decades of experience in education and a career underscored by an unwavering commitment to educational equity. A native of the Bronx, Tresha began her career as a Teach For America corps member in the Houston Independent School District. In 2010, she opened KIPP Legacy Preparatory School - an elementary school with an International Baccalaureate focus - and grew the school to serve 900 children. Tresha then served as the School Leader Development Director for the KIPP Foundation. In this role, she provided support to more than 200 of KIPP's school leaders across the country, through the creation of leadership development programming, as an instructor for instructional leadership, and direct coaching.
After her time with the KIPP Foundation, Tresha returned to schools as Managing Director of Schools for KIPP NYC, where she focused on principal management and school turnaround. Most recently, Tresha served as Partner at Bellwether Education Partners, where she led the academic and program strategy team. In this role, Tresha's work centered around building the capacity of school and executive-level network leaders through advising and executive coaching. She has a particular passion for supporting leaders of color to sustain in their roles.
Education:
Vanderbilt University, B.A.
Stanford University, M.A. in Education Policy, Organization & Leadership
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- 1st Grade Resident Teacher
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- World Language & Spanish Teacher
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- Social Worker / Emory University
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- English Teacher / University of California, Los Angeles
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- Assistant Principal / New York University
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- English Teacher / Clark University
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- After School Program Manager
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- Operations Program Coordinator
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- Lead Teacher / Touro College
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- Chief Operating Officer
- Member of the Senior Network Leadership Team
Bio
Yoni Samuel-Siegel is the Chief Operating Officer of Prospect Schools.
Yoni Samuel-Siegel has two decades of diverse experience in the field of education as a classroom teacher, non-profit leader, and charter school operational leader. Yoni began his career spending 10 years in the classroom as a Middle School Language Arts Teacher. During that time he took every opportunity to become more involved in his school community, including coaching basketball and track and founding a student peer leadership organization, and leading professional development sessions for fellow teachers in the region.
After leaving the classroom, Yoni transitioned to working in the education non-profit sector spending 5 years as Campus Director and Managing Director of Program with Citizen Schools in Houston, Texas. During his time as Managing Director, Citizen Schools launched two new sites of expanded learning-time programs at Houston ISD middle schools, bringing hundreds of volunteer professionals into classrooms to share their experience and helping to narrow the opportunity gap for nearly double the students in the city.
Yoni then transitioned to leading charter school operations as the founding Associate Chief Operating Officer at Camden Prep, Uncommon Schools' newest region, where he led all school and regional operations. During his time as ACOO, Camden Prep doubled its number of enrolled students and launched two new schools while opening a new building and substantially renovating another to ensure students in the City of Camden had the beautiful school facilities they deserve. Most recently, Yoni served as Chief Operating Officer for BRICK Education Network, a Newark, NJ based charter management organization.
Yoni holds a BS from Rutgers University in Administration of Justice and an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from William Paterson University.
When he's not working or spending time with his family, Yoni enjoys cooking, playing games, and crossfit.