United Schools Network
Rebecca Castle currently serves as the School Director at United Schools Network since January 2023. Prior to this role, Rebecca held various positions including Education Consultant/Academic Implementation Specialist at The NiKhar Group and Educational Consultant at The Promise Educational Collaborative, where specialized training and personal coaching were provided to educators. Rebecca's extensive experience in Prince George's County Public Schools encompassed roles such as Instructional Lead Teacher, School Test Coordinator/Data Coach, Social Studies Instructional Coach, and Academic Dean, focusing on instructional support and data analysis. Additional experience includes serving as Principal at East Bridge Academy of Excellence and Assistant Principal at Dr. Henry A. Wise, Jr. High School. Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science from The Ohio State University, a Teacher Certification from Ohio Dominican University, a Master's degree in Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision from McDaniel College, and a Doctor of Education in Organizational Change & Leadership from the University of Southern California.
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.