Milissa McClaire Gary

Milissa McClaire Gary has a diverse work experience in the education sector. Milissa is currently a Program Leader at Education Reimagined, where they are involved in virtual learning lab orientation and national stand initiatives. Prior to this, they were the Managing Director of Secondary Partnerships at OneGoal, where they collaborated with school and district leaders to create actionable plans for increased postsecondary opportunities for students. Milissa also served as the Founding Director of The Nautilus School, from 2017 to 2023. Milissa has experience at the New Teacher Center, where they held various roles including Director of Programs, Senior Program Consultant, Induction Program Lead, and Induction Coach. Additionally, they have worked at Chicago Public Schools as an Instructional Support Leader, Fine Arts Dept Chair, and Art Educator.

Milissa McClaire Gary holds a Master of Arts degree in Social & Cultural Foundations in Education from DePaul University, which they received between the years 2008 and 2011. Prior to that, they pursued their undergraduate studies at Northern Illinois University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Art Education and Black Studies from 1999 to 2004. Additionally, they have a certification in National Board Certification for Art, Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood, granted by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. The specific month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.