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AMY D ANGELO CACHINA

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AMY D'ANGELO CACHINA

TITLE 

Superintendent

ORGANIZATION

Achievement First

BIOGRAPHY

Amy D?Angelo is a systems-driven, human-centered leader, with over 20 years of leadership experience. Driven by excellence, equity and impact, she believes strongly in the power of strong teams to do hard things together. Amy is a passionate manager and coach of leaders, with a track record of results leading through technical and adaptive challenges. Amy is currently an independent consultant supporting nonprofits and schools expand impact. For the previous 2 years, she was Chief of Staff of Jeremiah Program, supporting the growth and expansion of a national nonprofit, focused on a 2-generation approach to economic mobility of single moms and their children. Prior to that, Amy was a leader at Achievement First public charter schools for 15 years. For over a decade, she served as Regional Superintendent - including roles as Chief of Schools, High Schools and Chief of Schools, Middle Schools. She was also the founding principal of AF Bushwick Middle School which was awarded National Blue Ribbon recognition. Earlier in her career, as a NYC Teaching Fellow, she awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award in Teaching from Pace University and selected to be part of a national cohort of new principals, New Leaders for New Schools. She has a wide range of experience including foundational years at McKinsey & Company. She earned three Master?s degrees from Teachers College, Columbia University and Pace University after attending Binghamton University as an undergrad. When not working, Amy loves to travel with her family (she has 2 children, ages 6 and 11).

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