My Story

 

As founder and CEO of Success Academy Charter Schools, the largest and best-performing public charter school network in New York City, I have made it my mission to challenge the conventional wisdom that children from low-income, minority neighborhoods cannot achieve at the highest academic levels.

 
 

Interview with Charlie Rose

 

Success Academy Virtual Schools

Explore our approach to elementary, middle, and high school.

 
 

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Everything about Aretha Franklin, her songs, her style, the respect she commanded, and that fabulous hat she wore at Obama's inauguration brought us joy and deep appreciation for our own humanity. She will be missed.
What a perfect way to enjoy summer! #SummerSOAR #InsideSuccess #Repost @supermom_leo Keeping up with reading while enjoying our summer! #SummerSoar #InsideSuccess
Wonderful to catch up with @errol.louis! Watch our discussion (link in bio) on the fast-approaching school year, the charter sector’s fight for school space, @successacademy’s first alumni, and my book, the Education of Eva.
A favorite family photo! Hope your summer has been filled with adventure. #ThrowbackThursday
"Track does get hard, and sometimes people are tempted to quit. But I feel that if you actually love something, you should commit and just do it." - Ronn'e, Track and Field Scholar Athlete of the Year #InsideSuccess
Hard to believe the new school year is approaching so quickly! Can't wait to welcome all of our families back in just two weeks. #InsideSuccess
So very true! Keep up the great work. #SummerSOAR #InsideSuccess #Repost @jb_mima “You cannot uneducate a person who has learned how to read” #summersoar #rising1stgrader
People are often surprised when they hear I directly manage 8 @successacademy schools and principals... but the only way for me to know if our model is working is to dive into the nitty gritty of schooling. Being a school manager is, perhaps, the most critical thing I do as CEO.
@nycmayor, without urgent action, your own administration will evict 70 diverse children, teachers, and staff from a nearly-empty school building without cause. You must right this wrong immediately. (Read my full letter at the link in bio.) #DontEvictOurKids
So thrilled to welcome all of the new teachers beginning their journey #InsideSuccess. This work is challenging but incredibly rewarding. We are all in this together, and we are here to support you.