Mentor Coaches

We are excited to announce the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools mentor coaches for the 2023-24 school year. This group of our most outstanding coaches will help support and inspire new and/or struggling Verizon Innovative Learning Schools and coaches by delivering in-person or virtual professional learning sessions, leading virtual discussion groups, hosting site visits, and doing one-on-one mentoring.

2023-24 Verizon Innovative Learning Schools mentor coaches are:

• Shirline Alexander, Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach, Broward County Public Schools
• Brookie Chandler, Vista Academy, New York City Department of Education
• Renee Dawson, Crawford W. Long Middle School, Atlanta Public Schools
• Tonya Fulton, The B.E.S.T. Academy, Atlanta Public Schools
• Jeremiah Holtan, Spark Academy, Lawrence Public Schools
• Emilie Jones, I.S. X303 Leadership & Community Service, NYC Department of Education
• Karen McGuinness, Valencia Newcomer School, Alhambra Elementary School District
• Andrea Payan, Audubon Middle School, Milwaukee Public Schools
• Danielle Rosen, Westpine Middle School, Broward County Public Schools
• Katie Strickert, Mead Middle School, Wichita Public Schools