Randy Dowell

Randy Dowell has a diverse background in the education sector. Randy started their career at the KIPP Foundation in 2003, where they participated in the selective Fisher Fellowship program, focusing on developing the skills needed to found a new KIPP school and region in Nashville. After completing the fellowship in 2005, Randy founded and served as Principal of KIPP Academy Nashville, the city's first college-preparatory public charter school. Under their leadership, the school grew from inception to 250 students in grades 5-8. Randy also played a key role in bringing Teach For America and a charter school incubator to Nashville, promoting the launch of more high-performing charter schools in the community. In 2011, Randy took on the role of Executive Director at KIPP Nashville Public Schools, leading a network of high-performing, K-12 college preparatory charter schools. Their responsibilities included ensuring student growth, developing the organization's people, and meeting the community's demand for additional school seats.

Randy Dowell attended the University of Virginia from 1992 to 1996, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology.