Excel Academy Charter Schools
Kate Lints has extensive work experience in the education field. Kate worked as the History Department Head and Director of 5-8 College Access at Excel Academy Charter Schools from August 2014 to the present. Prior to that, they were a Founding 7th grade Social Studies Teacher at UP Education Network from August 2013 to June 2014. Kate also held various roles at Excel Academies, including Social Studies Department Chair, 5th and 6th grade Social Studies teacher, and 7th Grade Pre-Algebra Teacher from August 2007 to June 2013.
Kate Lints completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Elementary Education from Wake Forest University, where they studied from 2003 to 2007. Following that, they enrolled in the Harvard Graduate School of Education from 2012 to 2013, obtaining a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Instructional Leadership.
Excel Academy Charter Schools
Excel Academy was founded in 2003 with the mission to provide a high-quality education to students in East Boston and Chelsea Massachusetts, communities that are predominantly low-income and Latinx and historically have faced significant social and educational barriers. Our success in Massachusetts is proof that the opportunity gap can be closed. At Excel Academy Charter Schools, we believe that when a student has the support and tools to pursue a productive post-secondary pathway aligned to their personal identity and values, it can fundamentally change their life trajectory. Over the years, we have grown from one middle school to a network of four schools with 1,400 students in grades 5 to 12. In the fall of 2022 we will welcome a founding class of 5th graders to help us launch Excel Academy Rhode Island. By 2032, Excel Rhode Island will run 4 schools serving over 2,100 students from Providence, Central Falls, and North Providence. We present our students with educational experiences that allow them to grow and discover their best selves so that when they leave our halls, they can successfully navigate all of the post-secondary options available to them. At Excel Academy we learn from our students, families, and staff and make improvements. We have increasingly adapted to provide a holistic education that values our community as collaborators in the learning process, social-emotional support, equity for diverse learners, and fosters identity development. We prioritize an approach that is both rigorous and inclusive. Our team of passionate, intelligent, driven, and loving staff are at the core of the work we do. Growth Happens Here.