Professional References

Mark Kushner

Founder & CEO (retired), Leadership Public Schools

CA State Charter Commissioner (2001–2011) · Stanford University

A founder of the charter school movement and founding member of the California State Charter Commission. Mark founded LPS and directly supervised my work as Director of Math Instruction for the network of charter schools.

Dr. Louise Bay Waters

Superintendent & CEO

Leadership Public Schools

Dr. Waters was an Assistant Superintendent at Oakland Unified supervising the PRIME math improvement program I developed. Later became CEO at LPS and directed the Algebra improvement initiative that produced the largest pre-Common Core gains.

Brian Greenberg

CEO, Silicon Schools Fund

Former Principal (2006–2009), LPS Hayward

Brian directly supervised and supported the first Algebra improvement initiative as principal at LPS Hayward. He is the visionary administrator most directly responsible for those breakout Algebra results in 2009.

Josh Edelman

Deputy Director, US Programs

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

As principal of the SEED Public Charter School in Washington, DC, Josh recruited me as chair of the math department, seeking to increase the number of students succeeding in AP Calculus.

Sydel Morris

Principal

Novitas Academy — Emmett, ID

Most recent direct supervisor. Can speak to mathematics instruction, classroom practice, and professional character at Novitas Academy.

Karin Alexander

CEO

Courses4Teachers / University of the Pacific

Karin supervises all instruction and grading for the Courses4Teachers program providing high-quality Professional Development to classroom teachers, assigning continuing education credit through the University of the Pacific.

Maurice Joseph

Technical Director

CK12 Foundation

Maurice directly supervised my work as a math specialist with the CK12 Foundation, supporting various school improvement pilot programs and facilitating the development of learning resources embedded with inductive pedagogy.

Mike McCarthy

K-12 Math Director

Everett Public Schools

Partnering with the Communities of Color Coalition, Mike supervised all aspects of the Everett Public Schools math adoptions (2020 high school, 2021 elementary), working closely with me and other C3 members to close achievement gaps.

Edward Glazer

President

Communities of Color Coalition (C3)

Ed supervised my work with the C3 education committee, with a mission to engage local schools in developing practices to meet the diverse needs of traditionally under-served student populations. C3 partnered with Everett Public Schools during the 2020 and 2021 math adoptions.

Sunne McPeak

President & CEO

California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF)

Can speak to education technology landscape, School2Home program, and professional character. Family member — mother. Deep knowledge of EdTech policy and digital equity.

Percy Chan

Tennis Director & Co-Founder

Evolution Tennis Academy — Meridian, ID

Co-founder and Tennis Director at Evolution Tennis Academy. Can speak to coaching ability, academy operations, player development, and our partnership building ETA from the ground up.

Jim Brown

Tennis Director

Eagle Tennis Club — Eagle, ID (closed Nov. 2024)

As Tennis Director at Eagle Tennis Club, Jim supervised my work teaching private and group clinics for juniors and adults, and conducting development programs.

Kara Hoge

Owner & General Manager

Eagle Tennis Club — Eagle, ID (closed Nov. 2024)

Kara supervised my work teaching adult and junior private/group lessons and conducting junior programs serving developing players, tournament players, and players from numerous local high schools.

Thor Schreck

Tennis Director & Rec Director

Walnut Country Club — Walnut Creek, CA

Thor supervised my work as a tennis instructor, Junior Excellence pro, and USTA tournament referee at Walnut Country from 2000–2013.

Tom Torlakson

California Superintendent of Public Instruction (2011–2019)

California Department of Education / School2Home

After departing as CA Superintendent, Tom joined School2Home as a technology advocate. He maintained close connections with various math improvement initiatives and worked directly in 2013 to deploy the Algebra improvement initiative at Inglewood USD.

Fernell Miller

Master Teacher

Northshore School District, WA

An outstanding teacher and advocate for students in Seattle and Northshore schools. Fernell is the vital heart in a growing network of community stakeholders committed to equity in education.

Fran Davidson

Director

Praxis Institute for Early Childhood Education

Fran and the Praxis Institute work to address equity challenges in education. In Oct 2019, hosted the inaugural "Decolonize Education Conference" with keynote speaker Dr. Pedro Noguera, where I facilitated introductions to the Seattle area teacher network.