Griffin Thomas currently serves as a Senior Leader and Dean of Academics at Success Academy Charter Schools, overseeing 4th grade, science, and scholar talent programming, with notable improvements in the science program's ranking. Previously, Griffin held multiple roles at YES Prep Public Schools, including Dean of Instruction, where the development of a cohort of 14 teachers was led, resulting in enhanced teacher efficacy and student achievement. Griffin's experience also includes curriculum development for World Geography and leadership as a Ninth Grade Level Chair. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Rice University, supplemented by summer coursework in Economics at the University of Vermont. Additional experiences encompass roles at the U.S. Department of Education and the Houston Education Research Consortium, alongside campaign management and educational program administration.