Excel Academy Charter Schools
Lina Tsankova, CPA, MSA has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Lina is currently the Director of Accounting at Excel Academy Charter Schools, a position they have held since December 2022. Prior to this, Lina worked as a Certified Public Accountant at Raphael and Raphael LLP for ten years, where they specialized in audits of real estate entities, not-for-profit organizations, and pension plans. Lina also handled tax preparation and projections for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and small businesses. Lina's earlier experiences include working as a Restaurant Supervisor at Captain Frosty's, where they supervised a kitchen team and managed customer inquiries and complaints. Lina also served as an Academic Coach at Bridgewater State University, providing study skills support to students with disabilities and facilitating study sessions and book clubs. Additionally, Lina has experience as an English Teacher at both Secondary School in Foreign Languages St Sofia and Language Center Cosmopolit.
Lina Tsankova, CPA, MSA has a Master of Science degree in Accounting from Bridgewater State University. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Veliko Turnovo St. Cyril and St. Methodius. Lina also holds a Master of Arts degree in English from Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski. In addition to their education, they have obtained the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in June 2019.
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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.