Amanda Bachelor

Amanda Bachelor has a diverse work experience spanning different organizations and roles. Amanda began their career as a Bilingual Classroom Teacher at P.S. 102, New York City Dept. of Education from August 2006 to August 2009. After that, they worked as a Program Officer, Aboriginal Initiatives at Right To Play from November 2009 to June 2011.

Amanda then joined Partners in School Innovation, where they held multiple roles. Amanda started as a School Innovation Partner from December 2011 to August 2016. In this role, they worked closely with teachers and leaders, building systems and structures to promote school transformation. Amanda facilitated district-wide learning opportunities, coached leaders and teachers, and conducted professional development sessions.

From September 2016 to July 2020, Amanda served as the Transformation Network Program Director at Partners in School Innovation. Amanda led the implementation and codification of a new program model, focusing on sustainability and transparency in school transformation. Amanda managed a team of field staff and guided the organization through necessary adjustments and updated approaches to program implementation.

In their most recent role, as the Director of Program Design and Development at Partners in School Innovation since August 2020, Amanda has been a leader on the program team, ensuring the organization has the necessary resources and systems for effective operation at scale. Amanda has successfully led the organization through a period of growth, expanding teacher support from 15,000 in 2012 to 32,000 in 2022. Amanda's expertise lies in program design, development, and implementation, as well as fostering collaboration among education professionals.

Amanda Bachelor has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Hispanic Studies from Vassar College. Amanda also holds a Masters degree in Bilingual Elementary Education from Fordham Graduate School of Education. However, no information is provided regarding the start and end years of their education at both institutions.