Josh Kaufmann
Senior Executive Director @Teach Plus
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Executive Director @Teach Plus
IL, US
Currently leading a team of eleven staff in Illinois who are empowering over 200 teacher leaders to lead policy change at the state and district level, and instructional changes at the school level. Currently working to pass the Racism-Free School Act to combat racial harassment in education spaces. Launched the Illinois Affinity Group Network, a statewide network of affinity groups for educators of Color. Recent achievements in Illinois include improving retention of teachers of color, developing and passing Illinois\' new Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading Standards, expanding and raising salaries for our ECE workforce, and helping the a school district move four schools from IL\'s warning list to commendable status through teacher leadership as a lever change. Regionally, helped launch Teach Plus Michigan, and have supported new Executive Directors in Indiana, Nevada, Mississippi, and Arkansas.
EDUCATION
The College of St. Rose
NA, Teacher's Certification
University of Iowa
BA, Theatre/English/History
Syracuse University - Maxwell School
MPA, Public Administration
SKILLS
ABOUT JOSH KAUFMANN
Nonprofit executive and educator with experience in fundraising, strategic planning, and managing teams to advance policies and implement complex projects that improve opportunities for students. Previously have worked as a teacher, budget analyst, and early college program manager. I am particularly interested education as a route for social justice to provide opportunities for all children to achieve their dreams.
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