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The Children’s Guild and Monarch Academy Schools Request Help Purchasing Laptops for Students

by | Apr 7, 2020 | News

In this crucial time of distance learning, many of the students at The Children’s Guild and Monarch Academy schools do not have computers in their homes or access to the internet. To help its students, The Children’s Guild and Monarch Academy schools launched an initiative to raise funds to support the immediate purchase of 1,500 Chromebook laptops.

At The Children’s Guild DC Public Charter School, for example, most of the students live below the poverty line, and 22 percent are homeless. In Monarch Academy schools in Anne Arundel County, many students qualify for free or reduced lunch, and many parents have been laid off.

“If these student do not connect to online learning options during this time of distance learning, they will regress and lose the progress they have made since the beginning of the school year,” said Andrew L. Ross, president and CEO of The Children’s Guild Alliance, operator of The Children’s Guild and Monarch Academy schools. “Gifts of any size are appreciated but know $50 buys a WiFi hotspot for a family without internet connectivity, and $250 puts a Chromebook in the hands of a student.”

For more information or to donate, visit
KidsFirstAmerica.org/chromebooks

Monarch Academy Anne Arundel County Board Names Chair, Elects New Member

by | Mar 24, 2020 | News

Monarch Academy Anne Arundel County, which consists of charter and contract schools with Anne Arundel County Public Schools, named Dr. Beverly “Sissy” Jimenez chair of the schools’ board of directors.

Jimenez is a pediatric dentist and owner of Annapolis Pediatric Dentistry LLC. She has held teaching positions at New York University College of Dentistry and University of Maryland School of Dentistry and has participated in dental missions around the world bringing dentistry to impoverished communities. Jimenez has worked with underserved populations throughout her career, particularly with Latino families. She holds a degree in dentistry from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry and a bachelor’s degree from Notre Dame of Maryland University. She completed her pediatric dental residency at Brooklyn Jewish Hospital.

In addition, Monarch Academy Anne Arundel County elected Derek Matthews to the board.

Matthews works for the office of the Anne Arundel County executive and specializes in serving diverse communities and planning and organizing outreach to vulnerable populations and the county’s minority communities. Previously, he was president and CEO of Gemini Consulting LLC, a business consulting firm. He has also worked for the Federal Protective Service and Department of Homeland Security.

Monarch Academy public charter and contract schools are affiliate members of The Children’s Guild Alliance, a nonprofit organization serving children, families and child-serving organizations and dedicated to transforming how America educates and cares for its children through education, behavioral health and national training and consultation services. Affiliates of The Children’s Guild Alliance include The Children’s Guild, Children’s Guild D.C. Public Charter School, The Academy for Working Students (TAWS), TranZed Apprenticeships, The Transformation Education Institute, National At-Risk Education Network (NAREN), and The National Children’s Guild Fund. (www.childrensguild.org)

The Children’s Guild Alliance Names Jenny Livelli Chief Operating Officer

by | Feb 14, 2020 | News

The Children’s Guild Alliance, a nonprofit organization serving children, families and child-serving organizations, promoted Jenny Livelli to chief operating officer. In her new position, Livelli will join the executive management team, work to improve the organization’s operating effectiveness and build organizational capacity.

“Jenny’s expertise in special education and continuous quality improvement combined with her familiarity with behavior health, strong problem-solving skills and systems orientation made her an ideal candidate for this position. We look forward to her continued leadership,” said Andrew L. Ross, president and CEO of The Children’s Guild Alliance.

Livelli previously served as director of continuous quality improvement for The Children’s Guild Alliance. She brings more than 20 years of experience in administration and education focused on students with special needs.

Before joining The Children’s Guild Alliance, Livelli consulted for Kids First Educational and Behavioral Consultants and provided educational and behavioral consultation services to families and private schools working with children with special needs. Previously, she was a senior school administrator for a large behavioral health system in Towson and focused on compliance and risk management, program development and school leadership. Livelli also held positions including vice president and director of administration and program development for a child-serving organization in Silver Spring.

Livelli remains involved with the Maryland State Department of Education, the Maryland Association of Nonpublic Special Education Facilities, the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities and the National Association of Private Special Education Centers. She holds an advanced professional certificate from the Maryland State Department of Education as well as certificates in perfecting patient care lean methodology and implementing effective human-centered design.

She holds a Master of Education in school administration and supervision from Loyola University. Livelli earned her bachelor’s degree in English and a Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher Licensure B-12 from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She lives in Baltimore.

The Children’s Guild Alliance is a nonprofit organization serving children, families and child-serving organizations and is dedicated to transforming how America educates and cares for its children through education, behavioral health and national training and consultation services. Affiliates of The Children’s Guild Alliance include The Children’s Guild, Monarch Academy public charter and contract schools, The Children’s Guild DC Public Charter School, The Academy for Working Students (TAWS), TranZed Apprenticeships, The Transformation Education Institute, National At-Risk Education Network (NAREN), and The National Children’s Guild Fund. (www.childrensguild.org)

The Children’s Guild Alliance Host 13th Annual Golf Classic in Maryland

by | Feb 20, 2020 | Events, News

13th Annual Golf Classic

August 10, 2020
Hayfield’s Country Club
Hunt Valley, MD

Join us on the links for The Children’s Guild Alliance’s 13th Annual Golf Classic on Monday, August 10, 2020, (new late summer date), at Hayfield’s Country Club in Hunt Valley, Maryland. Enjoy a fun-filled day on the renowned 18-hole course, complete with celebrity golfers, prizes, lunch, and more. Co-chaired once again by Paul Hoyer and Jean Blosser, this year’s tournament sponsor is RMTS.

 
Proceeds from our golf  events support the programs and creative environments of our charter, contract, and special education schools and other programs for children and families. Our unique learning environments and programs are the cornerstone of our success and not usually covered by state reimbursement. We count on generous, caring people like you to help us put Kids First and transform their lives.

The Children’s Guild Alliance Board Names Vice Chair, Elects New Members

by | Jan 28, 2020 | News

The Children’s Guild Alliance, a nonprofit organization serving children, families and child-serving organizations, named Chris Zimmerman vice chair of the organization’s board of directors. Zimmerman is past chair of The Children’s Guild District of Columbia Public Charter School.

Professionally, Zimmerman works for Diligent Corp. in Washington, D.C., a company that provides corporate governance and collaboration solutions for boards and senior executives. Previously, he was associate director for CrossCountry Consulting, director for FTI Consulting and a management consultant for Accenture in Washington, D.C. He holds an MBA in strategy and finance from Washington University in St. Louis and a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Notre Dame.

In addition, The Children’s Guild Alliance elected the following new board members:

  • Catherine Buell is vice president for policy and programs for the Greater Washington Partnership. She previously served as the executive director for St. Elizabeth’s East in the office of the deputy mayor for planning and economic development in Washington, D.C., and president and CEO of the Atlanta Housing Authority.
  • Keri Lowry is the senior executive consultant, national security, at Guidehouse and the co-chair of the Youth Power, Peace and Security, Community of Practice. Previously, she held senior-level positions on a congressional commission and at the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Department of State, the Peace Corps and the National Security Council.
  • Jada McCray is co-owner and chief operating officer of Cornerstone Health Management, founder and CEO of The Inspire Institute for Professional Development and Continuing Education and co-owner and executive director for the BTST Services Outpatient Mental Health Clinic. She started her career as a social worker in child protective services in Baltimore County’s Department of Social Services and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a certified trauma-trained therapist.
  • Jake Oliver spent almost 35 years as chairman of the board and publisher of The Afro-American, a family-owned business that has provided news and information to the black and other minority communities for over 125 years. He is publisher emeritus. He has also served as president of the National Newspaper Publishers Association and the Maryland Delaware D.C. Press Association.
  • Neil Young is a partner with Finance Forward LLC and serves on the board of the Baltimore Estate Planning Council. He has over 40 years of experience in the insurance and financial planning industry. In addition, he serves on community and church boards and has been active in Rotary International and the Center for Citizen Initiatives, an organization that trains Russian entrepreneurs. Young previously served on The Children’s Guild Alliance board.

The Children’s Guild Alliance is a nonprofit organization serving children, families and child-serving organizations and is dedicated to transforming how America educates and cares for its children through education, behavioral health and national training and consultation services. Affiliates of The Children’s Guild Alliance include The Children’s Guild, Monarch Academy public charter and contract schools, Children’s Guild DC Public Charter School, The Academy for Working Students (TAWS), TranZed Apprenticeships, The Transformation Education Institute, National At-Risk Education Network (NAREN) and The National Children’s Guild Fund. (www.childrensguild.org)