Public Preparatory Network
Emilee Christopher began their work experience in 2007 as a Conference Participant at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. Emilee then served as an Intern at Habitat for Humanity - Greater Greensboro, where they managed recruitment efforts and assisted with project proposals. In 2010, Emilee worked as an HR Teacher Certification & Recruitment Intern at Boston Public Schools, streamlining data collection and enhancing recruitment strategies. Emilee later joined Girls Preparatory Charter School of NY as an Operations Associate, where they managed day-to-day operations and coordinated relationships with vendors and organizations. Emilee then became the Director of Operations at the Girls Preparatory Charter School of New York, responsible for managing the school's budget. In 2012, they joined the Catalyst Network Foundation as the Director of Program Development, focusing on curriculum development and program logistics. Emilee worked at Education Pioneers as a Visiting Fellow in 2015 and as an Adjunct Professor at Baruch College - Continuing and Professional Studies (CAPS) from 2014 to 2016. Emilee then joined the Public Preparatory Network in various roles such as Director of Staff Recruitment, Director of Human Resources, and Managing Director of Talent. Emilee is currently serving as the Chief Talent Officer at Public Preparatory Network.
Emilee Christopher's education history includes a variety of academic achievements spanning several years. Emilee acquired a professional certificate in Leadership & Organizational Development from New York University's School of Continuing and Professional Studies between 2011 and 2013. Prior to that, between 2009 and 2010, they pursued Education Policy & Management at the prestigious Harvard Graduate School of Education. During this time, the specific field of study is not mentioned. Emilee's undergraduate education was completed at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University from 2005 to 2009. Emilee obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Child Development & Family Studies.
In addition to their formal education, Emilee Christopher has also obtained certifications to further enhance their professional knowledge and skills. Emilee received an Employee Relations and Investigations certification from Cornell University in June 2023. In May 2021, they gained a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate from USF Corporate Training and Professional Education.
Public Preparatory Network
Public Prep is an award-winning network of charter schools across Manhattan and the Bronx and the nation’s first non-profit tuition-free charter school network that develops exceptional Pre-K, and single-gender elementary and middle public schools. We envision a world where every scholar realizes their greatness inside and outside of school, and where classrooms are beacons of the community, fostering courageous learners, critical thinkers, and resilient leaders with strong personal agency. Our network comprises 6 schools across 5 campuses in the Lower East Side and Bronx, serving 2,100 scholars in grades PreK-8: Girls Prep Bronx Elementary School (Grades Pre-K-5) Girls Prep Bronx Elementary School II (Grades Pre-K-2) Girls Prep Bronx Middle School (Grades 6-8) Girls Prep Lower East Side Elementary School (Grades PreK-4) Girls Prep Lower East Side Middle School (Grades 5-8) Boys Prep Bronx (Grades K-8) If you are a qualified, passionate educator who is ready to learn more about Public Prep and would like to join our team, we are interested in learning more about you. Read more about us and apply today at www.publicprep.org/careers.