Excel Academy Charter Schools
Stevie Roberts has an extensive work experience spanning across various roles and industries. They started their career as an English Language Teaching Fellow at Bosnia Initiatives for Local Development in 2010. From there, Stevie went on to work as a Communication Skills Instructor at Bilkent University, where they designed and taught curriculum for college-level English language communication skills.
In 2012, Stevie transitioned into education and worked as a Math/Science Teacher at West African College of the Atlantic. They continued in the education field with a role as a Math/Science Teacher Quality Coordinator at WorldTeach in 2014.
In 2015, Stevie held multiple positions. They worked as a College Access Program Associate at Let's Get Ready and as an Operations Graduate Assistant at Tufts University.
Stevie's career then took a shift towards educational management. They joined Excel Academy Charter Schools in 2015 as a Manager of Network Operations and subsequently became the Director of Network Operations, before assuming the role of Dean of Operations, High School. In 2021, Stevie transitioned to the role of Director of Data and Academic Projects at the same organization. Currently, they hold the position of Managing Director of Operations at Excel Academy Charter Schools.
Additionally, Stevie had a brief experience as a Visiting Fellow at Education Pioneers in 2018.
Stevie Roberts has a diverse education history. In 2007, they began their undergraduate studies at Amherst College, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Anthropology in 2011. In 2009, Stevie temporarily attended The American University in Cairo, focusing on Forced Migration and Refugee Studies. Later, from 2014 to 2015, Stevie pursued further education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, earning a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree with a specialization in International Education Policy.
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.