Recipe for Successful Charter School Leadership by Seasoned Leaders
This session will examine the top lessons learned by experienced charter leaders from both large and small charter networks throughout southern and northern California. The presenters will share their recipes for successful charter leadership, highlighting what successful leaders need to know about and ways to navigate the changing charter landscape.
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Presented by
Parker Hudnut President pHWORX
Parker Hudnut is a servant leader who drives systemic change through strategic vision, authentic collaboration, and well-timed humor. As CEO of ICEF Public Schools for 13 years, he guided the organization from insolvency to sustainable impact. With executive experience transforming organizations like Los Angeles Unified School District and Alliance College-Ready Public Schools, Parker brings proven turnaround leadership grounded in trust-building and fairness. A Wharton MBA and Yale Broad Fellow, Parker's approach balances organizational excellence with a deep commitment to the communities he serves.
Yvette King-Berg Executive Director YPI Charter Schools
Casey Taylor Superintendent Achieve Charter School
Casey Taylor is the founder and Executive Director of Achieve Charter Schools of Paradise. After the 2018 Paradise Camp Fire, Casey led her team in reopening schools in temporary facilities in Chico, while building a permanent school facility there. In the 2021-22 school year, Achieve opened Achieve Charter School of Chico at the new facility and reopened Achieve Charter School of Paradise at the original campus in Paradise. She and her team are now working to reopen Achieve Charter High School in Paradise in the coming years.
Thuy Wong CharterSAFE
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