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Where We Do It

Over 50 BES Schools in 12 states and Washington, DC

Supporting Entrepreneurial School Leaders Nationwide
Matt Brunell
Chief Operating Officer, BES

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      • Phoenix Collegiate

        Phoenix, AZ

        2012 ASCSA Charter School of the Year Award, 2011 ASCSA Teacher of the Year

        • Founder and Executive Director:
          Rachel Bennett Yanof, 2007 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2009
        • Grades: 5-12
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      • Vista College Prep

        Phoenix, AZ

        • Founder:
          Julia Meyerson, 2011 BES Fellow
        • Grades: K - 5
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      • Capitol Collegiate

        Sacramento, CA

        • Founder and Executive Director:
          Penny Schwinn, 2009 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2011
        • Grades: K - 8
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      • Mission Prep

        San Francisco, CA

        • Founder and Executive Director:
          Jane Henzerling, 2009 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2011
        • Grades: K - 8
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      • Cornerstone Academy

        San Jose, CA

        • Founder and Executive Director:
          Shara Hegde, 2008 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2010
        • Grades: K - 6
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      • Equitas Academy

        Los Angeles, CA

        • Founder and Executive Director:
          Malka Borrego, 2007 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2010
        • Grades: K - 5
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      • Valor Academy

        Los Angeles, CA

        California Distinguished School

        • Founder and Executive Director:
          Hrag Hamalian, 2007 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2009
        • Grades: 5-8
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      • Endeavor College Prep

        Los Angeles, CA

        2012 California Distinguished School

        • Founder and Director:
          Michelle Jasso, 2007 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2009
        • Grades: 4-8
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      • Futuro Prep

        Los Angeles, CA

        • Founder and Executive Director:
          Ted Morris, 2007 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2010
        • Grades: K - 5
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      • Crown Prep

        Los Angeles, CA

        • Founder and Executive Director:
          Laura McGowan, 2008 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2010
        • Grades: 5-8
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      • Atlas Prep

        Colorado Springs, CO

        • Founder and Executive Director:
          Zach McComsey, 2007 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2009
        • Grades: 5 - 8
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      • University Prep

        Denver, CO

        • Founder and Executive Director:
          David Singer, 2009 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2011
        • Grades: K - 5
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      • Magon Academy

        Denver, CO

        • Founder and Head of School:
          Marcos Martinez, 2005 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2007
        • Grades: K - 8
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      • STRIVE Prep Schools

        Denver, CO

        • Founder and Chief Executive Officer:
          Chris Gibbons, 2004 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2006
        • Grades: 6 - 12
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      • Achievement Prep

        Washington, DC

        2011 EPIC Silver Gain School

        • Founder and Head of School:
          Shantelle Wright, 2006 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2008
        • Grades: 4 - 8
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      • Excel Academy

        Washington, DC

        • Founder and CEO:
          Kaye Savage, 2005 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2008
        • Grades: Pre-School - 8
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      • Delaware College Prep

        Wilmington, DE

        • Founder and Executive Director:
          Nita Roberson, 2006 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2008
        • Grades: K - 5
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      • Prestige Academy

        Wilmington, DE

        • Founder and Executive Director:
          Jack Perry, 2006 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2008
        • Grades: 5 - 8
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      • Ivy Prep

        Atlanta, GA

        Georgia DOE Reward School

        • Founder and Head of School:
          Nina Gilbert, 2006 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2008
        • Grades: K - 7, 6 - 10
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      • Latin Academy

        Atlanta, GA

        • Founder and Head of School:
          Chris Clemons, 2004 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2012
        • Grades: 6 - 8
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      • Amandla Charter School

        Chicago, IL

        • Founder and Executive Director:
          Erin Ferguson, 2006 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2008
        • Grades: 5 - 12
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      • Chicago Collegiate

        Chicago, IL

        • Founder:
          Beth Carrera-Napleton, 2011 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2013
        • Grades: 4 - 12
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      • Akili Academy

        New Orleans, LA

        • Founder:
          Sean Gallagher, 2007 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2008
        • Grades: K - 8
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      • New Orleans College Prep Schools

        New Orleans, LA

        2010 EPIC Silver Gain School

        • Founder and Director:
          Ben Kleban, 2005 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2007
        • Grades: K - 12
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      • Boston Prep

        Boston, MA

        2011 EPIC Silver Gain School

        • Founder and Head of School:
          Scott McCue, 2002 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2004
        • Grades: 6 - 12
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      • Excel Academy Charter Schools

        Boston, MA

        2007 Center for Education Reform Charter School of the Year

        • Founder:
          Yutaka Tamura, 2002 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2006
        • Grades: 5-8
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      • Phoenix Academy

        Chelsea, MA

        • Founder:
          Beth Anderson, 2003 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2006
        • Grades: 9 - 12
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      • Salem Academy

        Salem, MA

        • Founder:
          Rachel Hunt, 2002 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2004
        • Grades: 6 - 12
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      • Veritas Prep

        Springfield, MA

        • Founder:
          Rachel Romano, 2010 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2011
        • Grades: 5 - 8
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      • Newark Legacy

        Newark, NJ

        • Founder and Head of School:
          Paula White-Bradley, 2008 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2010
        • Grades: K - 8
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      • South Bronx Classical

        Bronx, NY

        • Founder and Executive Director:
          Lester Long, 2004 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2006
        • Grades: K - 8
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      • Democracy Prep Schools

        New York, NY

        #1 Ranked Middle School in NYC, 2012 Chancellor's Report

        • Founder:
          Seth Andrew, 2004 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2006
        • Grades: 6 - 12
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        Democracy prep

      • PAVE Academy

        Brooklyn, NY

        • Founder and Executive Director:
          Spencer Robertson, 2005 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2008
        • Grades: K - 8
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      • Summit Academy Schools

        Brooklyn, NY

        • Founder and Executive Director:
          Natasha Campbell, 2007 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2009
        • Grades: 6 - 12
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      • Invictus Prep

        Brooklyn, NY

        • Founder and Executive Director:
          Cliff Thomas, 2009 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2011
        • Grades: 5 - 12
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      • Coney Island Prep

        Brooklyn, NY

        • Founder and Executive Director:
          Jacob Mnookin, 2007 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2009
        • Grades: 5 - 12
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      • United Schools Network

        Columbus, OH

        2011 EPIC Gold-Grain School, 2010 EPIC Silver-Gain School

        • Founder and Co-Director:
          Andrew Boy, 2006 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2008
        • Grades: 6 - 8
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      • Entrepreneurship Prep

        Cleveland, OH

        Ohio DOE Excellent Rated School

        • Founder:
          Marshall Emerson, 2005 BES Fellow
          Head of School: John Dues
        • Founded: 2006
        • Grades: K - 8
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      • Aurora Collegiate

        Memphis, TN

        • Founder:
          Ciji Pittman, 2010 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2012
        • Grades: K - 5
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      • Freedom Prep

        Memphis, TN

        • Founder and Executive Director:
          Roblin Webb, 2007 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2009
        • Grades: 6 - 12
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      • Memphis College Prep

        Memphis, TN

        Tennessee Charter School Association Elementary School Teacher of the Year

        • Founder and School Director:
          Michael Whaley, 2008 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2010
        • Grades: K - 5
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      • Veritas College Prep

        Memphis, TN

        • Founder and Executive Director:
          Tim Ware, 2008 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2010
        • Grades: 5 - 8
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      • Intrepid Collegiate

        Nashville, TN

        • Founder:
          Mia Howard, 2011 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2013
        • Grades: 5 - 12
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      • Liberty Collegiate

        Nashville, TN

        • Founder:
          Linda Lentz, 2010 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2011
        • Grades: 5 - 12
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      • Nashville Classical

        Nashville, TN

        • Founder:
          Charlie Friedman, 2011 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2013
        • Grades: K - 8
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      • Nashville Prep

        Nashville, TN

        2012 TN Charter School Association's Most Innovative School of the Year

        • Founder:
          Ravi Gupta, 2010 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2013
        • Grades: 5 - 8
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      • Purpose Prep

        Nashville, TN

        • Founder:
          Lagra Newman, 2011 BES Fellow
        • Founded: 2013
        • Grades: K - 4
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