The Power of Human Capital
in Education
Now more than ever, the education sector needs leaders who understand how to harness the transformative power of people to deliver positive outcomes for students.
Studies have shown time and again that the two most important factors in increasing student achievement are:
- The teacher in the classroom
- The leader of the school
Districts and other school systems allocate more than 80% of their budgets to people costs, yet many have struggled to manage this massive investment strategically to benefit our nation’s students.Human capital leaders are uniquely positioned to redefine and redesign how districts, charter management organizations (CMOs), and state education agencies (SEAs) can proactively attract, develop, and retain the most effective teachers and principals, as well as the teams that support them.
The EHCLI program is run in partnership by the Urban Schools Human Capital Academy (USHCA) and Education Pioneers (EP). Together our organizations are committed to developing the next generation of human capital leaders to transform education by focusing on the people that make a difference in students’ lives.
About the Program
The Emerging Human Capital Leaders Initiative (EHCLI) is a professional development program that exposes participants to the most effective and innovative human capital (HC) practices in education, while building their knowledge, skills, and network to support their career advancement.
EHCLI aims to grow and strengthen the pipeline of leaders who can design and implement highly-effective human capital functions across the education sector, specifically to benefit our nation’s highest need students.
Our Vision
- Building a strong pipeline of leaders who are ready and able to assume top human capital roles in urban school districts, charter management organizations, state education agencies, and nonprofits serving high need students and communities
- Growing a robust national network of human capital leaders who connect, collaborate, and innovate to improve student outcomes
- Helping school systems shift from compliance-driven human resources practices to strategic human capital management focused on recruiting, developing, and retaining effective teachers and principals
Program Features
EHCLI is designed to prepare leaders to take on the toughest human capital (HC) challenges our school systems face. Participants will learn from experts and from one another, increase their effectiveness in their current roles, clarify their future career goals, and be positioned for advancement to more senior levels of human capital leadership.
The program includes:
- Two in-person convenings with expert facilitators and experienced panelists
- Convening #1 - March 31- April 3, 2019 (DC metro area)
- Convening #2 - September 22-24, 2019 (Denver, CO)
- Virtual intersession learning experiences (Q&A with industry experts, problems of practice, webinars, etc.)
- Structured peer learning teams
- Individualized leadership and career coaching support
- Exposure to accomplished human capital leaders in the field
- Case studies of human capital reform efforts
- Feedback and support on how to apply learning to individual human capital priorities
- Peer-to-peer mentorship with EHCLI alumni
- Access to all 100+ EHCLI alumni and the broader USHCA and EP networks
Benefits
- Participants will benefit from access to experts, immersive learning experiences, coaching resources, and networking opportunities to maximize their potential as future human capital leaders. We aim to accelerate participants’ career development and prepare them for increasingly senior human capital roles in education.
- Districts, charter management organizations, state education agencies, and education-support organizations will benefit from a growing pipeline of leaders who are better equipped to be effective human capital leaders.
- The education sector will benefit from a more robust network of human capital professionals who can promote and share best practices, resources, and lessons learned to help drive improved student achievement.
Application Process and Program Logistics
We are seeking emerging human capital (HC) leaders with a high degree of potential and a deep commitment to the communities where they work. Most participants will likely be one to two steps away from the most senior human capital leadership positions in a large urban district or state education agency, or one step away from senior human capital positions in small to mid-sized districts, charter management organizations, or nonprofits.
Qualifications
- Employed in human capital or related function in education (district, charter, state, policy, philanthropy, or advocacy/non-profit)
- Accomplished performer with at least 6 years of work experience
- Aspires to more senior level of human capital leadership in an urban district or other school system
- Demonstrated track record in managing people, teams, and/or complex projects and initiatives
- Passion for serving high need students and communities through your work
Tuition
Tuition covers a small portion of the total program cost and ensures the commitment of participants and their employers. We encourage participants to work with their employers to sponsor all or part of their tuition and travel costs. Some need-based financial aid will be available, but we ask that all participants and/or their employers make a minimal contribution.
For more specific tuition information, please review the Program Information Sheet.
Questions
- Review the Program Information Sheet
- For more information, please contact info@theushca.org
2019 Cohort
| Name | Title | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| Marie-Jouvelle Aubourg | Director of Teacher Recognition | NYC Department of Education |
| Chanell Bates | Director, Strategy and Operations, Talent Administration | School District of Philadelphia |
| Jennifer Baxi | Senior Associate Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion | Uncommon Schools |
| Colleen Keating-Crawford | Managing Director, Executive Director Recruitment | Teach For America |
| Antoinette Chukudebelu | Managing Director of Talent | Relay Graduate School of Education |
| Ashleigh Dennis | Executive Director of Recruitment and Talent Management | San Antonio Independent School District |
| Kimberley (Jordan) Eason | Employee Relations Specialist | Little Rock School District |
| Ben Felton | Executive Director, Teacher Recruitment, Pipelines and Equity Strategy | Chicago Public Schools |
| Anne Marie Ferruzzi | Teammate Engagement Program Manager | Aspire Public Schools |
| Claire Frosch | Director of Academic Initiatives | Independence Mission Schools |
| Diarese George | Director of Recruitment | Nashville Teacher Residency |
| Charles A. Hall, Jr. | Director - Employee Engagement | Baltimore City Public Schools |
| Robin Hebert | Director-Ed Prep, Assessment & Internship | Kentucky Department of Education |
| Sheena Hess | Human Capital Manager | Green Dot Public Schools |
| Bryan Johnson | Director, Certificated Workforce Management | Los Angeles Unified School District |
| Becky Kappus | Educator Preparation Program Manager | New Mexico Public Education Department |
| Katherine Kleitsch | HR Partner | Highline Public Schools |
| Shannon Langone | Director of Recruitment | UP Education Network |
| Christine Lee | Human Capital Manager | Boston Public Schools |
| Lorraine Madala | Senior Director, Talent Development & Inclusion | Leadership for Educational Equity |
| Jessica Milton | Senior Certification Partner | Prince George's County Public Schools |
| Alex Moseman | Senior Coordinator of Talent Acquisition | Indianapolis Public Schools |
| Robin Phillips | Director of HR | KIPP St. Louis |
| Lindsay Priam Kizekai | Director of Human Capital | Blackstone Valley Prep |
| Jessica Sher | Director of Talent | TenSquare |
| Maria Elena Sulemana | Senior Regional Director of Staffing | IDEA Public Schools |
| Lisa Thomas | Manager of Recruitment | Leading Educators |
| Courtney Tungate | Talent Director | Teaching Trust |
| Amber Tyus | Director of Talent Acquisition | Metro Nashville Public Schools |
| Akeia Williams | Director of Talent Support | YES Prep Public Schools |
