Anna Carlstone Hurst

Anna Carlstone Hurst is an experienced educator and leader, currently serving as the Director of Leadership Development and the Founder and Head of School at Libertas College Preparatory Charter School, an institution dedicated to empowering students in grades 4-8 in South Los Angeles. With a strong foundation in urban education, Anna has participated in the Building Excellent Schools Fellowship, which cultivates leadership skills for establishing charter schools in underserved communities. Previous roles include a Summer Fellowship in the Office of Mayor Kevin Johnson and an English Teacher position at the NYC Department of Education, as well as serving as a Corps Member with Teach For America. Anna holds a Master's degree in Secondary Education and Teaching from Pace University-New York, a Bachelor of Arts in English and History from UCLA, and an MTS in Literature, Education, and Religion from Harvard University.