Ami Gandhi

Ami Gandhi has a diverse work experience in the field of education. They started their career as a Mathematics Teacher at Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School from September 2001 to June 2004. They then taught Mathematics at Whitney M. Young Magnet High School from September 2004 to August 2010.

From September 2010 to April 2012, Ami worked at Chicago Public Schools as a Mathematics Instructional School Leader and Response-to-Intervention Coordinator. In this role, they provided support to over 100 schools in improving student outcomes through collaboration and systematizing academic and behavioral interventions. They also conducted trainings on instructional leadership, teacher preparation, and common core state standards for mathematics.

Ami's career then led them to Intrinsic Schools, where they held multiple roles. From April 2012 to August 2017, they served as the Director of Personalized Learning. During this time, they contributed to the development of a new educational model and collaborated with the Chicago Public School District and other stakeholders for continuous improvement.

After that, from August 2017 to March 2019, Ami worked as the Director of Innovation & Collaboration at Intrinsic Schools. In this position, they partnered with various teams to develop and define the core model of the organization based on academic and agency graduate outcomes, future trends, and workforce demands. They also oversaw pilots and implemented systems and processes to better meet student needs.

Ami's most recent role, starting in March 2019, is as the Chief Learning Officer at Intrinsic Schools. They support learning initiatives and innovations across campuses and with school partners, with a focus on codifying learnings and model components for broader sharing. They also establish sustainable and adaptable systems and processes for organizational evolution.

Overall, Ami Gandhi has accumulated a wealth of experience in education, spanning from classroom teaching to leadership positions in innovative educational organizations.

Ami Gandhi obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and Social Policy, with a focus on Mathematics, from Northwestern University in 2001. Ami continued their education at the Illinois Institute of Technology, where they earned a Master of Science degree in Mathematics Education from 2006 to 2007. Later, from 2011 to 2013, Ami pursued a Masters of Arts degree in Educational Leadership and Administration, General, at Concordia University.