Project Description
Terence Joseph, Fellow
Renaissance Charter High School for Innovation
The Bronx, NY
As the son of immigrants from Trinidad, who flourished in careers of social service - nursing and law enforcement, Terence Joseph quickly realized his inherited calling was to spend his career serving communities in need. After his tenure at Teachers College, he shaped minds and was shaped by the students of his high school’s ELA courses in Wings Academy and Bronx Prep Charter School. He realized that the best way to increase his impact was to impact other teachers, doing so by seeking out leadership roles to develop staff and lead teams, first as a new teacher developer, then as a grade team leader. He finally transitioned into leadership as Director of Teaching and Learning and later the Principal of the Renaissance Charter High School for Innovation, where he currently serves.
Jason Forde, Ally
Former Chief of Staff
Renaissance Charter High School for Innovation
The Bronx, NY
Jason Forde had over 20 years of relevant program and project management experience both in the private and non-profit sector. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Wesleyan University, Mr. Forde spent 13 years working as a consultant in the telecommunication industry assisting clients with the development and testing of various software implementations, change management, and deployments. While transitioning into the Non-Profit sector, Mr. Forde has been recognized for his strategic thinking, relationship management, and problem-solving skills. Mr. Forde was the Chief of Staff for Innovation Charter High School in East Harlem. His primary responsibilities were to work with its Board of Trustees in growing their capacity to achieve their strategic and operational goals and work with the school's management team to assess the school's progress toward its charter goals. Jason also contributed his time and passion to the PSA Cardinals. The mission of PSA Cardinals focused on increasing access for students of color to elite high schools and universities through achievement in sports and awarded scholarships. Jason will long be remembered by our Cahn community.