United Schools Network
Briana Black is an experienced professional in education and community engagement, currently serving as the Dean of Family and Community Engagement at United Schools Network since September 2018. Prior roles include Office Coordinator at the same organization and Administrative Clerk at the Ohio Latino Affairs Commission, where responsibilities included managing daily administrative tasks and acting as a Fiscal Agent. Briana has also worked as a tutor and Spanish interpreter at Columbus State Community College, and held leadership positions at Native Cold Pressed Juice and Cosi. Briana started the professional journey as a receptionist and peer tutor at Capital University and has experience in various roles, including seamstress and zinc line assistant. Briana holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and Communication with an emphasis in Theatre Studies from Capital University.
United Schools Network
United Schools Network is a network of free, open enrollment, public charter schools located in Columbus, Ohio. Our focus on academic excellence, paired with intentional student support and interventions, regular homework, and advanced work, ensure that scholars of all levels are driven to grow and succeed. From their first steps into a USN school, students are exposed to colleges through themed homerooms and regular visits to local colleges and universities. All USN schools are non-profit and do more than close the achievement gap for low income and high need students. They open their minds to learning - with discipline and mutual respect - and give students the life skills to gain entrance, gain success and gain a degree from the most demanding high schools and colleges. All of the schools in United Schools Network are proudly authorized by the Thomas B. Fordham Foundation. USN will grow from a network of four schools serving over 850 students to a network serving more than 1,200 students by 2022.