PENCIL, Inc.
Gregg Betheil has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Gregg started their career in education, working as a Social Studies and Finance Teacher at Martin Luther King, Jr. High School. Gregg later became an Assistant Principal at the same school and served as the Academy of Finance Coordinator. In 2000, Betheil joined NAF as the Senior Vice President, a position they held until 2008. Gregg then moved on to the NYC Department of Education, where they held several executive roles, including Executive Director of Academic & Talent Management and Executive Director of Office of School Programs & Partnerships. In 2015, Betheil joined PENCIL, Inc. as the Chief Program Officer and later served as the President before becoming the Chief Executive Officer in September 2022. Gregg played an active role in various organizations, like #DegreesNYC, where they served as a Steering Committee Co-Chair, and NationSwell, where they joined as a Council Member to connect PENCIL's work with the broader social impact ecosystem.
Gregg Betheil has a strong education background in the field of education. Gregg attended Lafayette College from 1988 to 1992 and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History, Government & Law. After completing their undergraduate studies, Gregg went on to pursue further education at Teachers College, Columbia University from 1992 to 1999. Here, they obtained both a Master of Arts and a Master of Education degree. Gregg'sMaster of Arts degree focused on Social Studies Education, while their Master of Education degree specialized in Educational Administration.
In addition to their degrees, Gregg Betheil has also obtained various certifications. Gregg holds a New York State School District Administrator License from the New York State Education Department. Gregg also obtained a permanent Teacher, Social Studies 7-12 certification from the same institution. Specific information regarding the months and years in which these certifications were obtained is not available.
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PENCIL, Inc.
PENCIL is a New York City-based non-profit. New York City schools are filled with students who have potential and ambition to go far and we envision a city filled with students whose opportunities match their ambitions. Since 1995, we’ve played a critical role in bringing together business professionals, educators, and students to open eyes, open minds, and open doors. By doing so, we connect students to success. PENCIL makes it easy for business professionals, educators and students to work together—in schools and the workplace. Our hands-on programs, including in-school partnerships, mentoring, internships, and immersive experiences like Principal for a Day®, create targeted opportunities to make a real difference in the classroom and beyond. Learn more and join us at pencil.org.