Building Excellent Schools trains high-capacity individuals to take on the demanding and urgent work of leading high-achieving, college preparatory urban charter schools. The Fellowship - a rigorous, yearlong, comprehensive training program in urban charter school creation and leadership - has resulted in the establishment of more than 100 schools in 15 states and the District of Columbia. BES schools educate over 25,000 students annually, in schools that span grades Pre-K–12. BES holds the… Show more Building Excellent Schools trains high-capacity individuals to take on the demanding and urgent work of leading high-achieving, college preparatory urban charter schools. The Fellowship - a rigorous, yearlong, comprehensive training program in urban charter school creation and leadership - has resulted in the establishment of more than 100 schools in 15 states and the District of Columbia. BES schools educate over 25,000 students annually, in schools that span grades Pre-K–12. BES holds the core belief that academic performance drives every element of a school, including design, leadership, culture, decisions, and governance. Show less

• Students averaged 1.4 years of reading growth in 2016-2017; 1.3 years of reading growth in2015-2016.• 1.845 Value-Added Score average on PARCC in 2016.• Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support schoolreading programs.

• Highest percentage of students scoring proficient or higher on Reading SBA at the school- 8thgrade at 76%.• 80% proficient on 2014 writing SBA.• Founding teacher for the ASK Academy Middle School, previously taught 9th grade English &History.• Special Education case management and servicing.

• Developed and implemented a reading-focused 5th grade history curriculum.• Facilitated small group guided reading instruction.• Founding teacher at the school.

• 94% of students scoring proficient or advanced on state assessments.• 1.7 years of reading growth in 2006-07, 1.9 in 2007-08.• Recorded highest level of value-added growth in school history, as of 2008.