PUC Schools - Partnerships to Uplift Communities Schools
Nicolas Mikolenko is a seasoned educational leader with extensive experience in various roles within the academic sector. Currently serving as Principal Coach at PUC Schools since October 2022, Mikolenko previously held the position of Founding Academic Dean and Dean of Special Services at Achievement First from July 2013 to March 2023, where notable achievements included a 98% pass rate on the Algebra Regents and significant growth for students with IEPs. Mikolenko also led teams in STEM, Literature, and Special Services, developed network-wide initiatives, and established comprehensive academic policies. Additional roles include School Leader at Alliance College-Ready Public Schools, Algebra/Special Education Teacher, and contributions to various educational organizations. Mikolenko holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Rochester and a Master’s degree in Special Education from St. John's University.
PUC Schools - Partnerships to Uplift Communities Schools
Our mission at PUC Schools is to develop and manage high quality charter schools in densely populated urban communities with overcrowded and low achieving schools. We create school programs and cultures that result in college graduation for all students. We focus on developing secondary schools partnered with strong feeder elementary programs. We uplift and revitalize communities through the development of educational and other supportive partnerships. Our vision is to facilitate school reform within LAUSD through a regional approach currently focused on the communities of Northeast Los Angeles and the Northeast San Fernando Valley.