Accelerated Learning Solutions
Gerard Gershonowitz, LUTCF, ITP, is an experienced professional in career coaching and training development, currently serving as a Career Coach at Accelerated Learning Solutions since February 2021, aiding high school seniors in their post-secondary transitions. Previously, Gerard held various roles including Orientation Leader and Exceptional Training Facilitator at Walt Disney World, where responsibilities included safety training certification, and was involved with Universal Orlando Resorts in attractions management. With a solid background in program administration, Gerard worked at the Westchester County Department of Social Services, developing employment and training programs while overseeing staff. An adjunct instructor at Westchester Community College, Gerard designed and taught continuing education courses for insurance professionals. As President of Morrell Consulting Group, Inc., Gerard focused on business development and training programs in Life & Health insurance, and served as the Director of Insurance Education at The National Underwriter Company. Gerard holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Long Island University-Brooklyn.
Accelerated Learning Solutions
We are a leading provider of non-traditional programming for students aged 16-21 who are at-risk of dropping out of high school, who have already dropped out or who just do not fit the traditional high school experience. Serving students in some of the largest school districts in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina, ALS Education LLC manages 21 schools (17 in Florida, 3 In North Carolina, and 1 in Georgia). We believe that education cannot be “one size fits all” and many students just need something different than a traditional high school setting offers. Our schools are small, teacher-led, technology-enhanced learning environments that offer flexible scheduling, a self-paced mastery-based instructional model, intensive on-site wraparound social services, and individualized career and college planning support. Our schools provide students the opportunity to get back on track in their learning by building basic skills and meeting requirements for graduation. Looking beyond graduation, we provide extensive career and college readiness training to prepare students with the skills and planning for life after high school. Our schools are tuition-free public charter schools offering an accredited high school diploma (not a GED).