Matthew Prochnow

About Matthew Prochnow

Systems thinker and strategic operator who specializes in building bridges—between leadership and frontline teams, between vision and execution, between what organizations want to achieve and what they can actually deliver.Over 15 years in Philadelphia\'s education sector, I\'ve grown organizations from startup chaos to mature operations. My approach combines strategic thinking with hands-on problem-solving, always keeping the humans behind the data at the center of decision-making.What I bring:Strategic operations - Design workflows and systems that scale with organizationsTalent strategy & development - Achieved 94% retention during teacher shortages; passionate about helping people find their right fitData analysis with empathy - Build insights that inform decisions, not just impress peopleExecutive partnership - Bridge between leadership vision and operational realityCurrently exploring: Chief of Staff, Organizational Growth, and Talent Strategy opportunities.

Experience

1. Director, High School Redesign

   Mastery Schools

   Jan 2026 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US

   Health Institute at Hardy WilliamsPartnering with Children\'s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to develop healthcare career pathways, including curriculum development, work-based learning experiences (guest speakers, field trips, job shadowing, internships), and summer bridge programming. Leading cross-functional teams to integrate project-based learning into core content areas while ensuring alignment with stakeholder needs.Lenfest Future Educators AcademyManaging the expansion of Mastery\'s Future Educators Program in partnership with the Center for Black Educator Development. Coaching teachers and school leaders to deliver high-quality instruction in education-focused career pathways while coordinating work-based learning opportunities and ensuring compliance with Pennsylvania Department of Education CTE regulations.High School Summer Learning & Credit RecoveryDesigning and implementing summer programming models across the network, training Summer Learning Leaders, and supporting school-based teams with credit recovery implementation and monitoring.Network-Wide Career Pathways DevelopmentSupporting recruitment, coaching, and professional development of CTE and career pathway teachers. Contributing to Mastery\'s Plan 2029 strategic planning efforts focused on high school redesign and the launch of new career-connected learning programs across all high school campuses.

Education

• University of Oxford

  N/A (Summer Study Abroad)

  2004 — 2004

• Temple University

  Master of Arts (M.A.)

  2009 — 2012

• Marshall University

  Dual BA

  2002 — 2006

• Simon Fraser University

  N/a

  2005 — 2005

Skills

• Staff Development
• Curriculum Development
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Community Outreach
• Editing
• Nonprofits
• Social Media
• Volunteer Management
• Public Speaking
• Teaching
• Research