Our Team

Leadership

Nicole Assisi, Ed.D.
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Nicole Assisi is a seasoned education leader whose decades of work reflect both depth and breadth of experience. She has served as a teacher, principal, superintendent, professor, and entrepreneur. The schools she founded were named among the most innovative in the nation and received…
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Shelli Kurth
Chief Innovation Officer
Shelli Kurth has over 25 years of experience teaching, leading, and advocating for high quality, innovative education. She is a visionary, heart-centered leader who helped propel her school to national recognition as one of the top 100 in America. She specializes in scientifically grounded brain-body…
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Rob Schwartz, Ed.D.
Chief Business Officer
Rob was a partner at the Silicon Schools Fund – a CA-based philanthropy dedicated to providing seed funding to transform schools and learning outcomes. From classroom teacher to principal to executive director, he has served in numerous organizations, including Los Angeles Unified School District, ICEF…
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Courtney Ochi
Senior Director
Courtney Ochi is an experienced educator and leader with a diverse background in the field of education. Over the last decade, Courtney has held many roles leading K-12 students and staff, including teacher, Dean of Students, and Principal. With a strong commitment to equity-driven initiatives…
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