CLOSE UP FOUNDATION
Catherine Jones-Gray is an experienced education professional with a strong background in curriculum design and special education. Currently serving as the Curriculum Design Manager at Close Up Foundation since January 2017, Catherine has successfully proposed and implemented various educational programs, including the Civic Fellows Fellowship and a flagship civics curriculum for middle schools. Previous roles at Close Up Foundation included Coaching Specialist and Curriculum Specialist, where Catherine focused on training and mentoring instructors. Prior experience includes special education teaching at Fairfax County Public Schools, Socorro ISD, and El Paso ISD, where Catherine developed IEPs, designed accessible lesson plans, and implemented behavior interventions for students with disabilities. Education credentials include a Master of Education in Special Education from The University of Texas at El Paso, along with multiple bachelor's degrees in Architectural Studies and History of Art from The University of Kansas.
CLOSE UP FOUNDATION
Close Up provides exciting hands-on programs and engaging classroom resources. Our goals are to inspire students to find their unique voice and to help them develop the skills and awareness they need to be engaged citizens for a lifetime.