Philip Wright
Chief Schools Officer at YES Prep Public Schools
- Role
- Chief Schools Officer at YES Prep Public Schools
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Philip Wright
I am an equity-centered education executive with success in leading teams to achieve ambitious results to close the opportunity gap for K-12 students in Houston communities. By mobilizing organizational leaders, developing highly effective leaders, and leading strategic initiatives to allocate resources, I lead schools that increase equitable access for children of color.
Experience
Chief Schools Officer
May 2017 — Present · Houston, TX, US
Oversee 21 schools for growing, nationally recognized, open-enrollment public charter school system serving 96% Hispanic and African American students in grades K-2 and 6-12; 84% qualify for free or reduced lunch ($200 million operating budget; 15,500 students; 1,600 employees)
Education
Sam Houston State University
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Educational Leadership and Administration, General
2006 — 2007
Miami University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Human Resources Management and Services
1995 — 1999
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