KIPP Academy Nashville
Executive Director
| Executive Director | Mr. Randy Dowell |
|---|---|
| rdowell@kippnashville.org | |
| Term Start | October 2003 |
| Randy's Experience: Randy Dowell is a graduate of the University of Virginia. From August 2000 to June 2003, Mr. Dowell taught middle and high school students in North Carolina and Philadelphia prior to being accepted for training as a KIPP School Leader at the prestigious Fisher Foundation from July 2003 to June 2004. Facing many challenges, Mr. Dowell founded KIPP Academy Nashville, a free, open-enrollment charter middle school serving youth residing in low income communities. Mr. Dowell now serves as the Executive Director for KIPP Nashville, a network of four public charter schools in East and North Nashville. | |
Senior Staff
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Mr. Dan Gennaoui | Chief Operating Officer |
| Mrs. Laura Howarth | |
| Ms. Meghan Mitchell | Chief Academic Officer |
| Ms. Nancy Livingston | Head of Schools |
Staff
| Full Time Staff | 144 |
|---|---|
| Part Time Staff | 26 |
| Volunteers | 200 |
| Contractors | 2 |
| Retention Rate | 74% |
Plans & Policies
| Does your organization have a Fundraising Plan? | Under Development |
|---|---|
| Does your organization have a Strategic Plan? | Yes |
| Years Strategic Plan Considers | 5 |
| When was the Strategic Plan adopted? | |
| Does your organization have a Management Succession Plan? | Under Development |
| Does your organization have a Policy and Procedure Plan? | No |
| Does the organization have a Nondiscrimination Policy? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Whistle Blower Policy? | |
| Does the organization have a Document Destruction Policy? |
Evaluation
| Is there a formal evaluation for... | Frequency (if applicable) | |
|---|---|---|
| CEO/Executive Director | Yes | Annually |
| Senior Management | Yes | Quarterly |
| Non-Management | Yes | Quarterly |
Awards
| Award / Recognition | Organization | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Reward School | TN Dept. of Edu | 2017 |
| SCORE Prize Finalist | TN SCORE | 2014 |
| SCORE Prize Finalist | TN SCORE | 2015 |
| Top Middle School | Educations Consumer Foundation | 2013 |
CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments
| Our organization is invested in overall staff retention and always looking for feedback and ways to improve our team members' experience at KIPP Nashville, including identifying opportunities for continued growth and professional development, as well as advancement through the organization. Our efforts are managed and directed by the Director of Talent Management & Development. |
