Accelerate Institute

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Accelerate Institute Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Molly Watson Molly Watson Chicago, Illinois Details
Molly Watson's Accelerate Institute Experience July 2013 - Present
Job Sr. Director of Curriculum & Assessment at Accelerate Institute
Industry Education Management
Experience
Accelerate Institute   July 2013 - Present
Pendergast Elementary School District  July 2008 - July 2013
Garden Lakes Elementary   July 2006 - July 2008
Westwind Intermediate   July 2004 - July 2006
Pendergast Elementary School   July 2003 - July 2004
Pendergast Elementary School District  July 2001 - July 2003
Omaha Public Schools  August 1996 - July 2001

Skills
Staff Development, Strategic Planning, Educational Leadership, Public Speaking, Curriculum Development, Teaching, Teacher Training, K-12, Classroom Management, Educational Technology, RTI, Professional Learning..., Mentoring, Differentiated..., Leadership, Student Engagement, Education Reform, Leadership Development, Instructional Design, Classroom, Elementary Education

Education
Creighton University
Bachelors of Science Degree, Elementary Education

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Master, Education Administration

Owen Ricciardi Owen Ricciardi Memphis, Tennessee Details
Owen Ricciardi's Accelerate Institute Experience July 2013 - Present
Job Principal at Aspire Public Schools
Industry Education Management
Experience
Aspire Public Schools  March 2014 - Present
Accelerate Institute   July 2013 - Present
Humes Preparatory Academy   October 2013 - February 2014
EastSide Charter School  June 2011 - June 2013
EastSide Charter School  June 2011 - June 2013
Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School  August 2010 - July 2011
Teach for America  June 2007 - June 2009

Skills
Curriculum Design, Lesson Planning, Tutoring, Educational Leadership, Teaching, Classroom Management, Staff Development, Classroom, Elementary Education, Differentiated..., Educational Technology, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Program Development, Public Speaking, Curriculum Development, Literacy, Teacher Training, Nonprofits

Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management   2013 — 2013
Urban Education and Leadership

Wilmington University   2012 — 2013
Principal's Certification K-8, Education

University of Pennsylvania   2007 — 2009
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Urban Education and Leadership, 3.8

Pennsylvania State University- University Park   2003 — 2007
BA. History, History

Harvard University Graduate School of Education

Ashley Gibson Ashley Gibson Chicago, Illinois Details
Ashley Gibson's Accelerate Institute Experience July 2013 - April 2014
Job School Director at CICS Wrightwood
Industry Education Management
Experience
CICS Wrightwood  June 2015 - Present
Legal Prep Charter Academies   April 2014 - March 2015
Accelerate Institute   July 2013 - April 2014
The Noble Network of Charter Schools  June 2009 - June 2013
Miami-Dade County Public Schools  June 2007 - May 2009
Teach For America  2007 - 2009

Skills
Teaching, Elementary Education, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Educational Leadership, Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, Classroom, Tutoring, Literacy, Educational Technology, Teacher Training, Guided Reading, Differentiated..., K-12, Staff Development, Public Speaking

Education
Dominican University   2012 — 2014
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Educational Leadership and Administration, General

University of Florida   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Religion/Religious Studies

Rebecca Godbey Rebecca Godbey Culver City, California Details
Rebecca Godbey's Accelerate Institute Experience July 2012 - June 2013
Job Education Management Professional
Industry Education Management
Experience
El Segundo Unified School District  July 2013 - Present
Accelerate Institute   July 2012 - June 2013
Culver City Unified School District  August 2001 - June 2012

Skills
Child Development, Elementary Education, Reading, Research, Problem Solving, Social Justice, Parent Education, Parent Communication, Teacher Training, Qualified Teacher, Positivity, Enthusiasm to learn, Microsoft Excel, People-oriented, Humor, Grant Writing, Team Leadership, Mission Work

Education
Loyola Marymount University   2009 — 2012
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership for Social Justice

University of Southern Mississippi   1998 — 1999
Master's degree, Curriculum and Instruction with emphasis in Reading

Gabriela Pedroza Gabriela Pedroza Chicago, Illinois Details
Gabriela Pedroza's Accelerate Institute Experience February 2014 - August 2014
Job Junior Associate, Population Health Analytics at Oak Street Health
Industry Education Management
Experience
Oak Street Health  July 2015 - Present
Big Shoulders Fund  September 2014 - July 2015
Accelerate Institute   February 2014 - August 2014
Accelerate Institute   July 2013 - February 2014
Law Office of Ritu Goswamy   July 2012 - September 2012
Beckwith Hall   August 2011 - May 2012
Chicago Public Schools  June 2011 - August 2011
McKinley Foundation   January 2009 - February 2011
International Impact   August 2009 - January 2011
Big Shoulders Fund  July 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Spanish, Event Planning, Translation, Teamwork, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Team Leadership, Event Management, Problem Solving, Social Networking, Mentoring, Travel Management, Youth Development, Project Management, Research, Data Analysis, Databases, Database Administration

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Spanish and Translation Studies

St. Ignatius College Prep   2004 — 2008

Katherine Pillai Katherine Pillai Chicago, Illinois Details
Katherine Pillai's Accelerate Institute Experience March 2013 - Present
Job Director of Curriculum and Assessment at Accelerate Institute
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Accelerate Institute   March 2013 - Present
Accelerate Institute   October 2012 - March 2013
Bushwick School for Social Justice  September 2007 - August 2012
Bushwick School for Social Justice  September 2007 - August 2012
Bushwick School for Social Justice  September 2006 - August 2012
Bushwick School for Social Justice  October 2010 - April 2012

Skills
Public Speaking, Writing, Editing, Classroom Instruction, Curriculum Design, Youth Mentoring, Youth Empowerment, Youth Leadership, Education Reform, Educational Leadership, Educational Technology, Social Justice, Data Analysis, Workshop Facilitation, Program Facilitation, Problem Solving, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Mapping, Thematic Units, Classroom, Teaching, Community Outreach, Staff Development, Secondary Education, Leadership Development, Leadership, Higher Education, Lesson Planning, Classroom Management, Tutoring, Program Development, Special Education, Literacy, Differentiated..., Instructional Technology, K-12, Social Studies, Program Evaluation, Teacher Training, History, Instructional Design, Teacher Mentoring, Nonprofits

Education
University of Pennsylvania   2005 — 2006
M.S.Ed., Secondary Education, Social Studies

Saint Mary's College   2001 — 2005
BA, History, Humanistic Studies

Alieshia Baisy Alieshia Baisy United States Details
Alieshia Baisy's Accelerate Institute Experience July 2014 - Present
Job Ryan Fellow at Accelerate Institute
Industry Education Management
Experience
Accelerate Institute   July 2014 - Present
University YES Academy  April 2013 - July 2014
CICS Ralph Ellison HS   2011 - 2013
Summer Advantage USA  June 2011 - August 2012
KIPP: LEAD High School   July 2010 - 2011
KIPP Houston  August 2007 - June 2009
Houston ISD  August 2005 - June 2006

Skills
Classroom, Tutoring, Curriculum Design, Lesson Planning, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Educational Technology, Educational Leadership, Elementary Education, Staff Development, Classroom Management, Teaching, Leadership, Grant Writing, K-12, Team Leadership, Program Management

Education
University of Houston   2001 — 2004

University of Houston
Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Erin Brooks Erin Brooks Chicago, Illinois Details
Erin Brooks's Accelerate Institute Experience May 2015 - Present
Job Senior Director of Talent and Partnership at Accelerate Institute
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Accelerate Institute   May 2015 - Present
Accelerate Institute   August 2012 - May 2015
The Alain Locke Initiative  May 2011 - August 2012
The Alain Locke Initiative  August 2010 - September 2011
Teach for America  July 2008 - August 2010
Teach for America  August 2007 - July 2008
City of New York  August 2005 - July 2007

Skills
Staff Development, Program Development, Non-profits, Event Management, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Leadership, Recruiting, Grant Writing, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Teaching, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development

Education
Pace University   2005 — 2007
MS, Teaching - Early Childhood

University of Notre Dame   2001 — 2005
BA, American Studies and Spanish

Fundaccion Jose Ortega y Gassett   2003 — 2003
Spanish

Douglas Hassett Douglas Hassett Boston, Massachusetts Details
Douglas Hassett's Accelerate Institute Experience September 2012 - June 2013
Job Passionate educator inspired to support leaders, teachers, and students develop cultures and systems of achievement
Industry Education Management
Experience
The Achievement Network  October 2014 - Present
LEARN Charter School Network  December 2011 - June 2014
The University of Chicago  July 2013 - May 2014
Accelerate Institute   September 2012 - June 2013
Accelerate Institute   June 2011 - June 2013
O'Neill and Associates  September 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Research, Educational Technology, Public Speaking, Leadership, Legal Writing, Customer Service, Tutoring, Curriculum Design, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Fundraising, Teaching, Editing, Nonprofits, Higher Education

Education
Northwestern University   2011 — 2013
Master's Degree, Education and Social Policy

Boston College   2007 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, (BS) Political Science

Institut d'Etudes politiques de Paris   2010 — 2010
Political Science

R. Cody Yocom R. Cody Yocom Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
R. Cody Yocom's Accelerate Institute Experience July 2011 - April 2012
Job Middle School Director, Uplift Heights Preparatory
Industry Education Management
Experience
Uplift Education  May 2013 - Present
City of Dallas - Community Development Commission   October 2015 - Present
KIPP New Orleans  April 2012 - May 2013
Accelerate Institute   July 2011 - April 2012
Perspectives Charter Schools IIT Math and Science Academy   July 2010 - June 2011
North Lawndale College Prep  August 2008 - July 2010
Tyler ISD  2006 - 2008

Skills
Educational Leadership, Teaching, Curriculum Design, Leadership, Curriculum Development, Staff Development, Teacher Training, Charter Schools, Educational Technology, Classroom Management, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Lesson Planning, Program Development, Special Education, International..., Middle Years Programme...

Education
Dallas Baptist University   2015 — 2019
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership K-12

Roosevelt University   2008 — 2010
MA, Educational Leadership

The University of Texas at Austin   2000 — 2004
BA, Government

Mineola High   1996 — 2000
HS

Erica Duffy Erica Duffy Greater Pittsburgh Area Details
Erica Duffy's Accelerate Institute Experience May 2012 - June 2013
Job Program Coordinator at Tiger Pause Youth Ministry
Industry Education Management
Experience
Tiger Pause Youth Ministry   September 2013 - Present
Chicago Public Schools  August 2012 - June 2013
Accelerate Institute   May 2012 - June 2013
City Year  August 2011 - May 2012

Skills
Curriculum Development, Event Planning, Classroom Management, Program Development, Academic Tutoring, Teaching, Public Speaking, Nonprofits

Education
Northwestern University   2012 — 2013
Alternative Teaching Certification Program, Elementary Education and Teaching

Denison University   2007 — 2011

Aaron Lippman Aaron Lippman Milwaukee, Wisconsin Details
Aaron Lippman's Accelerate Institute Experience July 2012 - June 2013
Job Principal of Carmen High School
Industry Education Management
Experience
Carmen High School of Science and Technology  June 2013 - Present
Accelerate Institute   July 2012 - June 2013
North Lawndale College Prep  August 2008 - June 2012
John Marshall Metro High School   August 2003 - June 2008

Skills
Educational Leadership, Team Management, Team Building, Educational Technology, Differentiated..., Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Long Range Planning, Teaching, Classroom, Classroom Management, K-12, Leadership, Lesson Planning, Social Studies, Staff Development, Teacher Training, Literacy, Secondary Education, Tutoring, Elementary Education, Special Education, Curriculum Mapping, Instructional Design, Instructional Technology

Education
Concordia University-River Forest   2008 — 2010
Masters in School Leadership, Educational Leadership and Administration, General

DePaul University   2001 — 2004
Master's degree, Secondary Education and Teaching

University of Wisconsin-Madison   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History

Jerry Kuthy Jerry Kuthy Petersburg, Virginia Details
Jerry Kuthy's Accelerate Institute Experience October 2006 - July 2009
Job Fellow at The Cameron Foundation
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
The Cameron Foundation   June 2015 - Present
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Richmond and Tri-Cities   February 2014 - March 2015
Communities In Schools of Richmond  September 2013 - February 2014
Education Pioneers  June 2012 - August 2012
Oak Grove Elementary School  November 2010 - June 2011
Johns Hopkins University, Center for Talented Youth  June 2010 - July 2010
Su Casa Homeless Shelter & Catholic Worker House   August 2009 - June 2010
DePaul University  August 2009 - December 2009
Accelerate Institute   October 2006 - July 2009
Accelerate Institute   June 2002 - October 2006

Skills
Public Speaking, Coaching, Staff Development, Special Education, Teaching, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Curriculum Design, Grants, Leadership, Data Analysis, Nonprofits, Program Management, Grant Writing, Strategic Planning, Program Development, Research

Education
The College of William and Mary - The Mason School of Business   2011 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Loyola University of Chicago   2005 — 2010
MA, Pastoral Studies

Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey   1998 — 1998

Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA   1995 — 1997
Master of Teaching, Secondary Social Studies

University of Virginia   1991 — 1995
BA, History

Drew Goltermann Drew Goltermann Los Angeles, California Details
Drew Goltermann's Accelerate Institute Experience July 2013 - June 2014
Job Founding Principal at USC East College Prep
Industry Education Management
Experience
USC East College Prep High School   June 2014 - Present
Ednovate Inc  June 2014 - Present
Accelerate Institute   July 2013 - June 2014
The Noble Network of Charter Schools  August 2009 - June 2013
Teach For America  August 2007 - July 2009

Skills
Teaching, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Mapping, Curriculum Assessment, Educational Leadership, High School Students, Higher Education, Data Analysis, Differentiated..., Science, Teacher Training, Staff Development, Classroom

Education
Duke University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, General

National Louis University   2007 — 2009
Master's Degree, Secondary Education and Teaching

Kristen Garrison Kristen Garrison Greater Chicago Area Details
Kristen Garrison's Accelerate Institute Experience June 2013 - November 2014
Job Process Analyst Reporting & Metrics at Allstate
Industry Insurance
Experience
Allstate  February 2015 - Present
Accelerate Institute   June 2013 - November 2014
Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business  May 2012 - May 2013
Georgetown University  September 2011 - May 2012
U.S. Department of State   January 2011 - April 2011

Skills
Databases, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, OneNote, Phone Etiquette, Meeting Planning, Data Analysis, Research, Proposal Writing, International Relations, Management, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Nonprofits

Education
Georgetown University   2011 — 2013
MA, Conflict Resolution

Hope College   2007 — 2011
BA, Political Science

Nora Ligurotis Nora Ligurotis Greater Chicago Area Details
Nora Ligurotis's Accelerate Institute Experience July 2014 - Present
Job Chief Executive Officer at Accelerate Institute
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Accelerate Institute   July 2014 - Present
Accelerate Institute   May 2014 - Present
TargetCom  2001 - 2013
TargetCom  1993 - 2001
Barry Blau and Partners   1991 - 1993
TargetCom  1988 - 1991
Omni Marketing   1986 - 1988
NW Ayer  1980 - 1985

Skills
Marketing Communications, Direct Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Direct Mail, Marketing Strategy, Creative Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Marketing, Advertising, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, Email Marketing

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1975 — 1979

Immaculate Heart of Mary

Immaculate Heart of Mary

Erica Eichleay Erica Eichleay Chicago, Illinois Details
Erica Eichleay's Accelerate Institute Experience 2014 - Present
Job Associate Director, Curriculum and Assessment at Accelerate Institute
Industry Professional Training & Coaching
Experience
Accelerate Institute   2014 - Present
Accelerate Institute   2013 - 2014
Inner-City Teaching Corps  2006 - 2013
The Frances Xavier Warde School  1994 - 2003
Camp Oakland   1992 - 1994

Skills
Classroom, Curriculum Development, Educational Leadership, Literacy, Elementary Education, Teacher Training, Curriculum Design, Public Speaking, Staff Development, Classroom Management, Teaching, Lesson Planning, Nonprofits, Project Management, Coaching, Community Outreach, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Leadership Development

Education
Loyola University of Chicago   1992 — 1995
M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction

Oakland University   1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology

Seaholm   1984 — 1987

Eileen Mullin-Gasteier Eileen Mullin-Gasteier Greater Chicago Area Details
Eileen Mullin-Gasteier's Accelerate Institute Experience March 2011 - February 2013
Job National Vice President of Development at The Davis Phinney Foundation
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
The Davis Phinney Foundation  October 2013 - Present
Accelerate Institute   March 2011 - February 2013
New Leaders for New Schools  August 2006 - March 2011
St. Joseph College Seminary at at Loyola University of Chicago   August 2001 - August 2006

Skills
Non-profits, Fundraising, Start-up Environment, Leadership, Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Creative Problem Solving, Database Design, Relational Databases, Donor Engagement, Major Donor Cultivation, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Start-ups, Community Outreach, Proposal Writing, Program Development, Marketing, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Social Media, Staff Development, Strategic Planning, Problem Solving

Education
Loyola University of Chicago   2002 — 2006
MBA, Concentration in Human Resources Management

University of Dayton   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Cum Laude, University Scholar

Magnificat High School   1991 — 1995

Keelin Philippe Keelin Philippe Greater Chicago Area Details
Keelin Philippe's Accelerate Institute Experience June 2014 - Present
Job Director of Curriculum and Assessment at Accelerate Institute
Industry Education Management
Experience
Accelerate Institute   June 2014 - Present
Accelerate Institute   March 2013 - June 2014
Accelerate Institute   August 2007 - June 2014
Paul Revere Elementary School   August 2003 - June 2007
St. Helena of the Cross School   August 2000 - June 2003

Skills
Non-profits, Curriculum Development, Community Outreach, New Teacher Support, Literacy Expert, Teacher Coaching, Balanced Literacy, Curriculum Mapping, Assessment Driven..., Professional..., Early Childhood..., Elementary Education, Classroom, Educational Leadership, Curriculum Design, Literacy, Program Development, Special Education, Teacher Mentoring, Teacher Training, Teaching, Team Leadership, Staff Development, Lesson Planning

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   2005 — 2009
Masters, Reading Specialist Certification

Northwestern University   2000 — 2003
Masters of Science, Education and Social Policy

Villanova University   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts, Human Services

Claire Hartfield Claire Hartfield Greater Chicago Area Details
Claire Hartfield's Accelerate Institute Experience January 2000 - Present
Job Board Chairman, Alain Locke Charter School, Senior Consultant, Author
Industry Education Management
Experience
Author  2002 - Present
Accelerate Institute   January 2000 - Present

Skills
Non-profits, Staff Development, Leadership Development, Educational Leadership, Fundraising, Program Development, Strategic Planning, Curriculum Design, Teaching, Curriculum Development, Grant Writing, Teacher Training, Community Outreach, Team Building, Business Strategy, Program Evaluation, Event Planning, Classroom, Tutoring, Project Management, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Instructional Design, Public Speaking

Education
Yale University   1975 — 1979
BA, Psychology and Philosophy

University of Chicago Law School
Doctor of Law (JD)

Stephanie Shear Stephanie Shear Chicago, Illinois Details
Stephanie Shear's Accelerate Institute Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Director of Talent at Accelerate Institute
Industry Education Management
Experience
Accelerate Institute   August 2015 - Present
Charter Substitute Teaching Network   April 2014 - August 2015
Northwestern University  December 2013 - January 2014
Illinois Public Health Institute  October 2013 - December 2013
NYC Department of Education  April 2008 - September 2013
Teach For America  April 2008 - September 2013
Advance Illinois  July 2012 - August 2012
Ecuador Eco-Volunteer Up Foundation   July 2010 - August 2010
Envision Experience  January 2008 - April 2008

Skills
Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Curriculum Development, Leadership, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Teaching

Education
City University of New York-Herbert H. Lehman College   2008 — 2010
Master of Science (MS), Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor, 3.9

University of Arizona   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS) and Bachelor of Arts (BA), Public Management and Policy and Political Science, 3.6

Bonnie Cagney Bonnie Cagney United States Details
Bonnie Cagney's Accelerate Institute Experience July 2013 - Present
Job Ryan Fellow at Accelerate Institute
Industry
Experience
Accelerate Institute   July 2013 - Present
The US-UK Fulbright Commission   January 2013 - June 2013
The Queen City Academy Charter School   August 2006 - December 2012

Education
New York University   2009 — 2011
Master of Arts (MA), Educational Leadership: School Building Leader

Boston College   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Elementary Education and Human Development, Special Education minor