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Purpose Built Schools Atlanta welcomes Jeronica Michele Harts as the new Director of Community Engagement and Partnerships.
With nearly two decades of education experience, Ms. Harts has a proven track record of success collaborating with academic, instructional and school-based positions on strategic enrollment management and community engagement. Her extensive expertise will assist PBSA in building stronger bridges to the community.
Nichole Curtis Stone Named Chief People Officer of Purpose Built Schools
After a nationwide search, Purpose Built Schools Atlanta is thrilled to welcome our new Chief People Officer, Nichole Curtis Stone. Nichole is a fierce advocate for equity and educational opportunities for all students. Her passion for education was cultivated during her time as a Teach For America (TFA) Corps Member and as a Recruitment Director. … Continue Reading →
A parting word from Greg Giornelli, former CEO of Purpose Built Schools Atlanta
Working at Purpose Built Schools Atlanta (PBSA) has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my professional life. I have been lucky enough to be involved in many big projects in Atlanta over 30 years, but I’ve never been involved in something more important than this work. The PBSA team has an inspiring and … Continue Reading →
Mike Davis Named Chief Executive Officer of Purpose Built Schools
After an intensive search, Purpose Built Schools Atlanta is thrilled to announce that Mike Davis has been named the next Chief Executive Officer. Mike will officially assume the CEO role beginning May 2023. An engaging, innovative and experienced leader, Mike has more than two decades of non-profit, business, and educational experience, including leadership roles at … Continue Reading →
Letter from APS About Students Affected by Forest Cove Delays
Atlanta Public Schools (APS), Purpose Built Schools (PBSA), and our community partners are making sure every student affected by Forest Cove delays has a seat and the appropriate resources for a successful start to the school year on August 1.
Dr. Nikkita Warfield joins Purpose Built Schools as new Chief Academic Officer
Purpose Built Schools Atlanta is pleased to announce that Dr. Nikkita Warfield has accepted the position of Chief Academic Officer. Dr. Warfield recently completed her 22nd year as an educator, having served in both the Dekalb County School System and Newton County School System. The announcement follows a competitive search process, which included excellent candidates … Continue Reading →
The Path Forward: Purpose Built Schools Atlanta Unveils New Strategic Plan
The Purpose Built Schools leadership team has a proven record of helping improve schools in historically high-poverty neighborhoods. Not far away in Atlanta’s East Lake neighborhood, some of the members of our leadership team helped open Drew Charter School in 2000, providing the cradle-to-college education pipeline for the holistic community revitalization of the East Lake … Continue Reading →
Our Commitment to Racial Justice and Equity
As an organization, we at Purpose Built Schools Atlanta define ourselves as a group of individuals who are committed to racial justice and equity as the guiding principle of our work. Our mission, vision, and core values affirm this commitment and make it central to everything we do. It literally drives our work every day. … Continue Reading →
Video: Purpose Built Schools: Innovating Schools. Inspiring Minds.
By combining the best of traditional public schools with the best of charter schools, we offer a proven program designed to put all students on a trajectory for success through college and in their careers.
Why We Choose Purpose
From Carver to Price, Slater to Thomasville Heights, our team of educators have a passion for turning around schools, impacting families and our community, and deliberately changing the trajectory of students. But with this work comes challenges. Life inside a turnaround school is incredibly meaningful, but there are daily obstacles that each of our teachers … Continue Reading →
