Excel Academy Charter Schools
Kate Ring has a diverse work experience in the field of education. Kate currently holds the position of Head of School at Excel Academy Charter Schools since July 2023. Prior to this role, they worked as an Individual Needs Coordinator at Uncommon Schools from August 2022 to June 2023. Kate also has experience at LEAD Public Schools, where they served as a School Principal from October 2017 to July 2022. Before that, they held the position of Assistant Principal from July 2015 to October 2017 and was a Middle School Teacher from July 2013 to June 2015. Kate's earlier career includes working as a 7th Grade Language Arts and Reading teacher at Metro Nashville Public Schools from August 2010 to July 2013.
Kate Ring has a diverse education history. Kate attended Northeastern University from 2006 to 2010, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Journalism. In 2010, they continued their education at Belmont University, earning a Master's degree in Secondary Education with a focus on English. From 2013 to 2016, they attended Lipscomb University and completed their Doctor of Education (EdD) degree, although their field of study is unspecified.
In addition to their formal education, Kate Ring has also obtained two certifications. Kate completed the All Means All School Leadership Program offered by All Means All in May 2022. Kate has also obtained a Principal K-8, 5-12 certification, which was issued by the Massachusetts Department of Education, although the specific month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.
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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.