CEO Search
In June 2024, E.L. Haynes Public Charter School announced that it will search for its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in the 2024-2025 School Year. Throughout SY 2024-25, we will engage our staff, families, and students to identify and onboard our new leader.
Meet the CEO Search Committee
Lenora Robinson Mills
Search Committee Chair,
Board Vice Chair, Parent Trustee
Chief Operating Officer, IMB Partners
Roshelle Payes
Parent Trustee
Project Director – Early Childhood and Health, Nemours’ Children’s Health System
Richard Laine
Trustee
Regional Director – Midwest, National Center on Education and the Economy
Fonda Sutton
Board Chair-elect
Partner – Public Engagement, Education Forward DC
Keylon Simpkins
Trustee
High School Teacher, E.L. Haynes Public Charter School
SKILLS | EXPERIENCE | TRAITS / VALUES |
Visionary Leadership / Executive team management Communication & active listening Accountability & change management Implementation of evidence-based instruction strategies Talent development Relationship building Collaboration Family outreach Sustainable systems building Data-driven decision-making Community champion | Knowledge of K-12 learning scope Knowledge of school assessment & frameworks Has supported culture-building & school safety Has served diverse students and shares a lived-experience (e.g., First-generation, English learner, DMV) Has significant teaching experience; school leadership experience is a plus Bilingual : English / Spanish (nice-to-have) Leadership experience in a charter organization (nice-to-have) Knowledge of the DC landscape (nice-to-have) | Student-centered Equity-driven Relational / welcoming Belief in family / community agency Authentic Self-aware Empathetic Responsive Inspirational Innovative Adaptable |
Join the Search!
As E.L. Haynes celebrates 20 amazing years of impact and learning, help us find the right leader to navigate our next chapter, together.
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To inquire about the position or submit a resume, contact our search partner, Leveled Talent, at resumes@leveledtalent.com.