Dr. Vernon-James Riley |Chief Education Officer & Founder Dr. Vernon-James Riley.

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As a first-generation college graduate raised in a single-grandparent household, Vernon-James Riley knows firsthand the power of education to open doors of opportunity and transform lives. Formerly the Vice Provost of National Leadership Programs at Relay Graduate School of Education, Vernon-James has led professional development and provided coaching in school culture, data-driven instruction, and strategic planning for leaders nationwide. Previously, as Principal of North Star Academy Charter School in Newark, NJ, he led his school to academic success, with all grades exceeding state averages in Math and outperforming non-economically disadvantaged students in ELA. Vernon-James also brings experience as a teacher, Dean of Students, and Director of Operations. Currently, Vernon-James recently earned his doctorate in Education Leadership at Harvard University, with additional degrees from Yale. Vernon-James also is also licensed as a District Administrator. An alumnus of Education Pioneers and the Leverage Leadership Institute, currently pursuing certification as a Data Wise Coach, Vernon-James combines his deep expertise and diverse background to guide leaders toward impactful and sustainable results.