Dr. John H. Jackson, President and CEO

Black Male Donor Collaborative
Nicole W. Sharpe, Director
Anthony Simmons, Program Manager

Education Voters of Pennsylvania
Susan Gobreski, Executive Director
Ian Moran, Program Manager

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Joseph Bishop, Ph.D., Director of Policy, National Opportunity to Learn Campaign

Joseph Bishop joined the Schott Foundation for Public Education in July 2012. As Director of Policy for the National Opportunity to Learn Campaign, he works with the OTL network and states to advance efforts around the four pillars of the campaign. The focus of Dr. Bishop's portolio will be moving a comprehensive opportunity policy agenda anchored by high quality early learning, equitable resources, well-prepared and effective teachers, and a curriculum that prepares students for 21st century college, career and citizenship readiness. Read more >

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Shawna J. Ellis, Executive Assistant to the President

Shawna J. Ellis joined the Schott Foundation for Public Education in March 2009. Ms. Ellis currently serves as the Executive Assistant to the President and is responsible for providing general office support to the Executive Operations team. Ms. Ellis previously served as the Executive Assistant to the President/CEO of a real estate firm based in Miami, FL. As a former pre-school teacher and summer camp counselor, Shawna brings to the team a diverse knowledge in education. Read more >

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Andrea Garvey, Programs and Database Coordinator

Andrea Garvey joined the Schott Foundation for Public Education in January of 2011 as the Programs and Database Coordinator. In this position, Andrea will support the Programs, Development and Operations teams, with the overall responsibility for coordinating and integrating pertinent information related to the organization in furtherance of our growth and development. Read more >

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Michael Holzman, Senior Research Consultant

Michael Holzman is an independent consultant and writer. He joined The Schott Foundation for Public Education as a research consultant in 2002. Dr. Holzman is the author of the Foundation's series Public Education and Black Male Students: A State Report Card. He is currently working on a report on opportunities for learning in American public schools for the Schott Foundation and a report on childhood homelessness for the National Center on Family Homelessness. He is an evaluator of the City University of New York's Black Male Initiative Teachers as Leaders project. Read more >

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Claude Kabuya, Bookkeeper and Administrator

Claude Kabuya joined the Schott Foundation for Public Education in March 2012 as the Bookkeeper and Administrator. She manages all bookkeeping responsibilities, including accounts payable and receivable, credit card reconciliation, staff reimbursements, payroll tracking and support, grant tracking and some compliance support.

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Nakisha M. Lewis, Program Manager

Nakisha Lewis’ career and her community engagement are driven by an unwavering passion for civil rights and justice.  Since 2008 she has served as Project Manager at the Schott Foundation for Public Education, a national public charity headquartered in Boston, MA whose mission is to develop and strengthen a broad-based and representative movement to achieve fully resourced, quality preK-12 public education for all children. As Project Manager, Nakisha is responsible for coordinating grantmaking activities to ensure that all students have access to equitable education resources and a fair and substantive opportunity to learn by addressing systemic barriers that create vulnerable conditions for historically marginalized children and communities.
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Alfred T. Miller, Jr., Senior Vice President of Operations

On January 22, 2010, Mr. Miller became the Sr. Vice President of Operations of The Schott Foundation for Public Education. In this role, Mr. Miller is the senior manager of the Foundation's finance and investments, operations, human resources, and compliance functions. Alfred Miller recently served as the Executive Director of Recruitment and Admissions for New Leaders for New Schools. Prior to joining New Leaders, Alfred spent the bulk of his professional career serving in various leadership roles in local government and education, focusing on operations and strategy. Read more >

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Jocelyn Rousey, Communications Coordinator

Jocelyn Rousey joined the Schott Foundation for Public Education as the Communications Coordinator in April 2012. She manages the Opportunity to Learn blog, the bimonthly newsletter, the state pages and features on the OTL website, and social media outreach. She also drafts emails and other communications tools and materials.

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Cassie Schwerner, Ph.D., Senior Vice President of Programs

Cassie Schwerner joined The Schott Foundation for Public Education in 1997. As the Senior Vice President of Programs, Dr. Schwerner manages all Schott grant making and develops appropriate statewide strategies. Dr. Schwerner has been tapped by organizations such as Grantmakers for Education, the Jewish Funders Network, Public Education Network and Council on Foundations.  She also serves on the Working Group Committee for Education Organizing, an affinity group within Grantmakers for Education. Read more >

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Patrick St. John, Creative & Online Communications Director

On March 28, 2011, Patrick St. John joined the Schott Foundation for Public Education as its Multimedia Communications Director. Through his expertise in design, messaging and digital strategy, Patrick will play a key role in developing and expanding the Foundation's online and social networking presence and support for its grantees as well as partners in the National Opportunity To Learn Campaign. Read more >

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Chloe Xu, CPA, MPA, Senior Accounting Manager

As Accounting Manager working out of the Cambridge office, Chloe manages accounting procedures, prepares and analyzes financial reports, manages state and federal tax-related filings, coordinates the annual audit process, and establishes accounting and accounting control procedures. Read more >

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Nicole Sharpe, Director

In this role, Nicole manages this initiative aimed at improving educational outcomes for Black male students initially within the New York City area and eventually across the nation. Prior to coming to the Schott Foundation, Nicole served as the Executive Director of the University of the West Indies Development & Endowment Fund (“the Fund”). Read more >

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Anthony Simmons, Program Manager

Anthony is responsible for the overall logistical and administrative operations of this innovative initiative. He is a native New Yorker with background and experience in social services and youth development. Read more >

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Susan Gobreski, Executive Director

Susan Gobreski is the Executive Director of Education Voters of Pennsylvania, formed in 2007 to advance public education policy through civic engagement and participation, as well as increase accountability to education issues.  She has worked in issue advocacy and issue based electoral engagement for 20 years, running strategic policy and election campaigns, doing grassroots organizing and providing leadership development and training for individuals and organizations. Read more >

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Ian Moran, Program Manager

Ian Moran joined the Education Voters team in June of 2009.  As Program Manager he coordinates various public and legislative outreach programs, manages data and conducts policy-related research.  A graduate of Temple University with a B.A. in Political Science, Ian has previously worked for political campaigns and also spent some time in the legal industry. Read more >

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