Highlander Charter School
John McGarry is an experienced professional with a diverse background in education, community engagement, and nonprofit operations. Currently serving as a Study Buddy Mentor at New Urban Arts since September 2012, John provides academic and social support to high school students. At Highlander Charter School, John held multiple roles, including Alumni Outreach and High School Expansion VISTA, where responsibilities included developing databases, researching educational models, and supporting fundraising efforts. As an AmeriCorps Teaching Assistant, John focused on math and literacy instruction while also developing innovative curricula and leading extracurricular activities. Prior experience includes roles at Brown University as a Library Circulation Office Assistant and BSR as Publicity Director and Station Manager, highlighting strong skills in communication, organization, and leadership. John earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Brown University in 2010.
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Highlander Charter School
Highlander Charter School was founded in 2000 as the first independent charter public school in the state of RI. The lower school for grades pre-k through 6 is located in a former jewelry factory turned educational center. The upper school for grades 7-12 is located in a former Catholic School on 42 acres in Warren. Highlander enrolls 274 students in grades Pre-k through 6, and 360 in grades 7-12. Highlander seeks to generate and sustain the fundamental redesign of urban schooling in Rhode Island by demonstrating how the needs of all students can be met by making school engaging and rigorous – through both intentional classroom learning and transformative experiences in the outside world.