Jennifer L. Ross
Bowie,Md.
Summary
Dynamic education administrator with a strong track record at Johns Hopkins University and Medicine, specializing in the development of impactful educational programs. Expertise in faculty supervision and accreditation processes, evidenced by successful leadership in achieving National Collegiate Preparatory Public Charter High School accreditation. Committed to fostering academic excellence and driving innovative results.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Education Initiatives
Johns Hopkins University and Medicine
06.2023 - Current
- Created department to streamline and assess K-12 education programs across Baltimore City Schools.
- Directed efforts to implement impactful educational programs across diverse community sectors.
- Cataloged K-12 programs throughout the system to assess economic impact.
- Supervised team operations to enhance data-driven results.
Interim Executive Director
iMentor
Baltimore
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Directed rebranding strategy while supporting recruitment of permanent team members.
- Developed marketing strategies targeting media engagement.
- Defined standard procedures across departments to ensure operational consistency.
- Maintained compliance standards while managing a 1.5M yearly financial plan.
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
National Collegiate Preparatory Public Charter High School
Washington D.C.
06.2008 - 06.2022
- Accredited institution through Middle States Accreditation and International Baccalaureate Organization.
- Created, developed, and facilitated a college-prep charter high school.
- Served students in grades 9-12 with a focus on underserved communities, leading to the graduation of 650 students.
- Achieved dual accreditation through Middle States Accreditation and International Baccalaureate Organization.
Director of Guidance and Counseling / Dean of Students / Asst. Principal
Thurgood Marshall Academy
Washington D.C.
01.2002 - 06.2008
- Played a critical role as a founding faculty member in developing foundational student support services.
- Conducted clinical and educational counseling for general education and special education students.
- Oversaw school discipline system by managing code of conduct and preparing discipline reports for Board of Trustees.
- Public Charter School Board
Education
MSW - Clinical Social Work, Business Development
University of Maryland
Baltimore, Md.Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Howard University
Washington, D.C.Skills
- Accreditation standards
- Curriculum mapping
- Curriculum development
- Education administration
- Faculty supervision
- Key programmatic workstreams
Affiliations
- Member, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
- Immediate Past-President, Ladies of 12 Days of Christmas - fundraised 100K for families
- Board Member, The Center for Racial Equity and Justice
- Board Member, Women Leading Baltimore
- Elected Board Member, Charter School Association Board Member, 2015-2019
- Member, Phi Delta Kappa
- Member, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
Certification
International Baccalaureate School Administrator
Timeline
Director of Education Initiatives
Johns Hopkins University and Medicine
06.2023 - Current
Interim Executive Director
iMentor
08.2022 - 05.2023
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
National Collegiate Preparatory Public Charter High School
06.2008 - 06.2022
Director of Guidance and Counseling / Dean of Students / Asst. Principal
Thurgood Marshall Academy
01.2002 - 06.2008
International Baccalaureate School Administrator
MSW - Clinical Social Work, Business Development
University of Maryland
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Howard University
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