What does Brooklyn East mean to me? It’s a family that loves each other and are together to help each other.

Student

Brooklyn East Collegiate

We are focused on the skills and values that will lead our students to success in college. Brownsville Collegiate is a school that students look forward to attending because they work hard and have fun.

Jessica Simmons

Principal

Brownsville Collegiate

The principal and even teachers who don’t teach my daughter know her name. Everyone in the building strives to engage, push, and support our children.

Uncommon Parent

I have traveled across the nation, and you are one of the most inspiring teams I have ever witnessed. North Star is a mecca of hope and college promise for our children.

Newark Mayor Cory Booker

We believe that families deserve as many great educational options as possible. We love working with teachers, students, and families to create a vibrant and joyful school.

Mabel Lajes-Guiteras

Principal

Bedford Stuyvesant Collegiate

Home Office Staff

The Uncommon Schools team is comprised of professionals who are passionate about improving educational opportunities for under-served youth and communities. Each of our staff members has extensive experience working in education and mission-driven non-profit organizations.

Development

Maya Ahlstrom

Associate Director of Development

Brigid Ganley

Director of Development

John Harper

Associate Director of Development

Lily Kunin

Development Coordinator

Kendra Shumway

Associate Director of Development

Finance

Abby Cooperberg

Business Manager , North Star Academy

Anne Eidelman

Director of Finance

Sandra Franco

Business Manager

Ashanti Herndon

Director of Finance

Allison Million

Senior Business Manager

Jenny Ng

Senior Business Manager

Tasha Washington

Business Manager

Dionne Williams

Accounting Associate

Human Resources

Ivy Baylor

Associate Director of Human Resources

Laurence Casimir-Brooks

Human Resources Generalist

Miriam Cohen

Acting Counsel & Director of Human Resources

Jola Khan

Human Resources Generalist

Information Technology and Data Management

Shing Cheng

Director of IT Applications and Support

Bryan Harris

Associate Director of Data Management

Jessica Meller

Associate Director of Data Management

Simon Moloney

Chief Information Officer

Joseph Morales

Associate Director of IT Applications and Support

Frank Rosado

Chief Technology Officer

Jeremy Steinhaus

Associate Director of IT Applications and Support

Ka Yee Tom

Director of Data Management

Marketing & Communications

Searcy Milam

Director of Marketing & Communications

Organizational Learning

Anna Brandt

Home Office Manager and Executive Assistant

Melinda Evans

Senior Associate Director of Organizational Learning

Marie Hamlett

Organizational Learning Coordinator

Jessica Ochoa Hendrix

Director of Organizational Learning

Jared McCauley

Associate Director of Organizational Learning

Idrissa Simmonds

Associate Director of Organizational Learning

Real Estate & Facilities

Sara Batterton

Director of Real Estate

Janelle Bosek

Senior Associate Director of Facilities

Ahkilah Johnson

Director of Facilities

Lindsay Matovich

Associate Director of Real Estate & Facilities