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Duncan and Associates LLCPrincipal
Jun. 2023
Network for College Success at the University of ChicagoCo-Executive Director
Jan. 2006 - Jun. 2023Chicago, Illinois, United StatesDeveloped and implemented a successful professional community of public high school leaders to lead continuous school improvement using data and research towards the goal of preparing all students for success in their postsecondary lives. Co-led across racial difference towards and inclusive work culture and equitable outcomes for students. Worked collaboratively with Chicago Public School Central Office, philanthropy, and researchers. Built, developed, and inspired team and organization; planned and budgeted; raised funds from philanthropy and government; led strategic planning. * The Chicago Public School high school graduation rate improved 29 percentage points in this time, from 55% in 2005 to 84% in 2023
* Raised $6 million annually
* Built a 30-member team that won recognition for organizational culture
University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and PracticeDirector, Community Schools Program
Jan. 2004 - Dec. 2009Created and implemented a Community Schools Leadership program within the Masters Program in conjunction with the Faculty Committee. Designed and oversaw a professional development program for community school practitioners. Conceived and organized large community school professional development events for nonprofit and Chicago Public School leaders to build capacity in community schools. * Raised $1.75 million
* Trained 200+ school and nonprofit partnerships
Ariel Education InitiativeExecutive Director
Jul. 1991 - Jul. 2001Responsible for all operations in conjunction with the Board of Directors. Conceived and developed programs. Recruited, trained, and supervised employees. Planned budgets and disbursed funds. Raised funds through grants, events, and appeals. Planned for the future. In 1996, opened the Ariel Community Academy, a Chicago Public School, through the Small Schools Initiative. Hired and worked collaboratively with the Academy staff. Created, conceived, hired for, and supervised the before- and after-school programs and family programs for the Academy. Started and co-ordinated the "I Have a Dream" program. The program selected an entire class, forty sixth graders at Shakespeare School, promised them college scholarships, and made the commitment to guide them through junior high and high school. * Tripled the high school graduation rate compared to the two previous classes
TSV Nördlingen 1861Professional Basketball Player
Aug. 1990 - Jun. 1991Germany
Coburg CougarsProfessional Basketball Player
Jul. 1989 - Dec. 1989Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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