Equal Opportunity Schools
Kristin Ward is an experienced educational leader currently serving as Senior Director of Partnerships at Equal Opportunity Schools since July 2019, with prior positions as Managing Director and Partnership Director. Between August 2012 and July 2019, Kristin held various roles in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, including Assistant Principal of Instruction at West Charlotte High and Dean of Instruction. Kristin began the educational career in the School District of Lee County from August 2006 to May 2012 as a Reading Teacher and Department Chair, and also coached volleyball and advised a step team. Kristin's initial experience includes serving as a Communications and Reading Teacher at Charlotte County Public Schools from August 2004 to July 2006. Kristin holds a Master's degree in Educational Leadership from Barry University, a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from the University of Mount Union, and a certificate in Strategy Execution from Harvard Business School Online, anticipated in July 2024.
Equal Opportunity Schools
Equal Opportunity Schools provides school districts with the data, tools, and customized support needed to increase and diversify enrollment in advanced courses. In a given year, nearly a million students of color and students from low-income backgrounds are overlooked and excluded from advanced high school courses due to flawed and outdated systems that determine which students belong in these classes. A 2020 EdTrust study showed that this student group is less likely to be placed in AP courses and many attend schools where AP classes are not offered. Yet, when given the opportunity they are likely to be successful. EOS partners with school districts across the country to close this opportunity gap.