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What We Are Learning

We pride ourselves on our hands-on approach. We’re on the ground, immersing ourselves in the public education sector, surrounding ourselves with the people we can learn the most from: educators at all levels, as well as non-profit leaders who are finding success with their own organizations. While we don’t have all the answers, we’re committed to a process of constant learning, growth and improvement.

In our Worth Reading section, we invite you to peruse articles and resources we find relevant and thought provoking. Then, in Educator Express, enjoy quick downloads from some of our communities’ most notable trailblazers in public education. Check back often to see what we’re learning next.

Ian Joyce

Ian Joyce

Former World History Teacher, Eastway Middle School

As an 8th grader, Ian Joyce was influenced by a U.S. History teacher and grew a passion for history and social justice. A life-changing undergraduate study-abroad experience in Kosovo inspired Ian to join Teach for America.

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Ellen McIntyre

Ellen McIntyre

Former Dean, Cato College of Education at UNC Charlotte

Ellen McIntyre is now the Dean of the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences at University of Tennessee-Knoxville. As Dean of the Cato College of Education at UNC Charlotte from 2013-20, Ellen led 200 faculty and staff and 2,400 students.

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Erik Turner

Erik Turner

Principal, Julius L. Chambers High School

Erik Turner has clarity on his purpose as principal of Julius L. Chambers High School in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

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Melissa Stormont

Melissa Stormont

Former Program Manager, Success by Design in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Twenty years into the field of education, Melissa Stormont was formerly the Program Manager for Success by Design, the Opportunity Culture distributed leadership model, in CMS.

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N.C. Opportunity Culture schools

N.C. Opportunity Culture schools

N.C. Opportunity Culture schools beat state rates of student growth
September 2016
Authored by: Public Impact

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Transforming Schools

Transforming Schools

Transforming Schools: How Distributed Leadership Can Create More High-Performing Schools
January 2016
Authored by: Bain & Company

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Dr. Timisha Barnes-Jones

Dr. Timisha Barnes-Jones

Former Principal, West Charlotte High School

Dr. Timisha Barnes-Jones is a school turnaround specialist. As the principal of West Charlotte High School from 2013-19, Timisha was instrumental in the graduation rate increase of more than 17 percentage points.

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Brenda Berg

Brenda Berg

President and CEO, BEST NC

Business owner, public policy professional and education advocate, Brenda now leads BEST NC, a nonpartisan organization of business leaders focused on excellent education in North Carolina.

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North Carolina’s Economic Imperative

North Carolina’s Economic Imperative

North Carolina’s Economic Imperative: Building an Infrastructure of Opportunity
April 2016
Authored by: MDC

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Alison Hiltz

Alison Hiltz

Director, Queens University School Executive Leadership Academic

Alison is doing her legacy work at Queens University in Charlotte, as she oversees the SELA program to develop public school leaders.

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