View Charter Founders Eugene Piccolo In Memoriam | 1953-2024 Minnesota Educator & Advocate | Minnesota Association of Charter Schools A champion for children and the chartering idea, Eugene Piccolo served as the Executive Director of the Minnesota Association of Charter Schools from 2005 until his retirement in 2023. He is known for his turnaround of […]
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Linda Brown – Bio
View Charter Founders Linda Brown In Memoriam | 1942-2023 Founding Chief Executive Officer Building Excellent Schools, Massachusetts From the inception of Building Excellent Schools (BES) in 1993, Linda Brown’s advocacy and tireless work was critical to the initial and sustained success of over 50 BES schools across the country. After stepping down from CEO in […]
Hon. Margaret (Peggy) Kerns – Bio
View Charter Founders Page Hon. Margaret (Peggy) Kerns In Memoriam | 1941-2020 Colorado State Representative (1989 to 1997) Colorado State Representative Peggy Kerns, author of the first charter school law passed in Colorado in 1993. A former Aurora City Council member, the Democratic lawmaker served in the Colorado House of Representatives from 1989 to 1997, […]
Gary Hart – Bio
View Charter Founders Gary Hart In Memoriam | 1943-2022 California State Assemblyman and Senator (1974-1994) Gary Hart served in the California State Legislature as an Assembly Member and Senator for 20 years. In his role as Chairman of the Senate Education Committee (1983 to 1994), he authored California’s charter school law in 1992. Mr. Hart […]
