Stephanie Costner

Chief Education and Innovation Officer @New York Edge

New York, NY, US

New York Edge, the largest after-school and summer camp program provider in New York City, serves students annually through diverse academic programs in STEM, arts, sports, wellness, and college access. I drive cross-departmental collaboration, offering strategic guidance in curriculum development, grant writing and grant management, staff training, data analysis, and partnership cultivation. The organization operates with a $60M annual budget, which I support through successful fundraising efforts, increasing private foundation support by 35% over the past two years. I oversee multiple program teams—Arts, Sports, Wellness, Literacy, Leadership, Social and Emotional Learning, College and Career Readiness, STEM, and Entrepreneurship—developing curriculum and instructional training for 136 program sites across the city. Additionally, I established and manage an online curriculum and training platform utilized by over 1,800 employees annually and lead staff training on curriculum implementation, equity, and inclusion.* Lead comprehensive curriculum design across core content areas, aligning programs with educational standards and student needs.* Integrate cutting-edge instructional technology to enhance curriculum delivery and foster interactive, student-centered learning environments.* Develop and implement digital tools and platforms that support both in-person and remote learning, improving accessibility and engagement for diverse learners.* Provide professional development for staff on curriculum implementation and effective use of instructional technology, promoting best practices and continuous improvement.* Assess and refine curriculum based on data-driven insights, adapting content to maximize student engagement and learning outcomes.* Increased private foundation support by 35% through strategic fundraising and donor engagement.

Louisiana State University

Master's degree, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Medaille University

Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government