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U Prep Schools Names Danielle Jackson Interim CEO
With more than 20 years of experience as a K-12 educator, Jackson most recently served as U Prep Schools' chief academic officer
University Prep Schools (U Prep Schools) has named Danielle Jackson as Interim CEO. With more than 20 years of experience as a K-12 educator, Jackson most recently served as U Prep Schools' chief academic officer for the last six years.
She replaces former CEO Mark Ornstein, who was hired in 2013. Ornstein left the organization on January 22 for personal reasons.
“Jackson has the complete confidence of the Detroit 90/90 organization and all stakeholders in our schools as she takes on this new role,” said Vincent DeAngelis, board chair, Detroit 90/90. “Under her leadership we will work to ensure a smooth transition and will continue to deliver the innovative practices and transformational experiences for our students for which we’ve become known, while taking all the necessary steps to complete our long-term CEO strategy.”
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Prior to accepting the position of chief academic officer, Jackson held the position of principal of U Prep Academy High School for four years and has taught and led at the elementary and middle school levels. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education, as well as a master's degree in educational leadership from Wayne State University.
In addition to her work at U Prep Schools, she is a certified professional coach and has served on the board of directors of a local charter school. A native Detroiter, Jackson understands firsthand the needs of the community U Prep Schools serves.
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About Detroit 90/90 and University Prep Schools
Operated by Detroit and recognized as one of Detroit’s longest-standing tuition-free and non-profit public charter school systems, University Prep Schools encompasses three districts and nine campuses serving K-12 students from all corners of the city, including University Prep Academy (UPA), University Prep Science & Math (UPSM) and, University Prep Art & Design (UPAD), K-12 school districts. Students have the backing of the 90/90 Promise which guarantees that 90 percent or more students graduate and 90 percent or more are accepted to college. U Prep’s campuses were built by the Thompson Educational Foundation whose initiatives are focused on creating educational opportunities for Detroit youth. Visit uprepschools.com for more information today.
