Sam Gradess

Sam Gradess has extensive experience in educational leadership and instructional coaching, currently serving as the Director of Strategic Operations, School Director, and other roles at Classical Charter Schools since June 2019. Responsibilities include managing the instructional development of K-5 teachers, setting academic priorities for lesson execution, leading professional development for a network of teachers, and overseeing curriculum across multiple subjects. Previously, Sam held teaching positions and leadership roles at organizations such as the International School of Brooklyn and Success Academy Charter Schools, where effective instructional strategies and data analysis contributed to significant student achievement. Sam's earlier work with Catholic Relief Services and the Peace Corps involved project coordination and community education efforts, further demonstrating a commitment to educational equity and development. Sam holds a Master's degree in General and Special Education from Touro University and a Bachelor's degree from St. Lawrence University.