We prioritize relationships. Meet our team.

Our Team

  • Dwight Jones, founder and president of Education Partners

    Dwight Jones

    Founder & President

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  • Jess Ridgway, Executive Vice President at Education Partners

    Jess Ridgway

    Executive Vice President

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  • Michael Poore, Executive Vice President at Education Partners

    Michael Poore

    Executive Vice President

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  • Headshot of Ericka Burns

    Dr. Ericka Burns

    Vice President

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  • Nisha Ashley, Vice President at Education Partners

    Nisha Ashley

    Vice President

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  • Ardena White, Consultant at Education Partners Policy and Practice

    Ardena White

    Consultant

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  • Nicole Piggot, Director at Education Partners

    Nicole Piggot

    Director of Operations

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  • Landry Jones, Intern at Education Partners Policy and Practice

    Landry Jones

    Intern

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Senior Advisors

  • June Atkinson Headshot

    June Atkinson

    Former State Superintendent

    North Carolina

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  • Chip Johnson, Senior Advisor at Education Partners

    Chip Johnson

    Former Administrator

    Chicago Public Schools

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  • Marcus Newsome, Senior Advisor at Education Partners

    Marcus Newsome

    Former Superintendent

    Chesterfield County Public Schools

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  • Kamela Patton, Senior Advisor at Education Partners

    Kamela Patton

    Former Superintendent

    Collier County School District

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