progress report

years

AUSL (Academy for Urban School Leadership) is a Chicago nonprofit school management organization that

creates schools of excellence by developing highly effective teachers and transforming educational outcomes

for students in the lowest performing schools.

Join us in celebrating our first fifteen years.

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Table of Contents678

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Letter from the BoardBy the numbersNetwork schools map

Building BlocksChicago Teacher ResidencyCollege going cultureSchool supportsPartners

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Achieving ResultsElementary school dataNWEA resultsHigh school dataAUSL InstituteFamily survey resultsCommunity engagement

Partners in PossibilitiesPublic + private partnershipDonorsLeadership

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Dear friends and supporters, As the Academy for Urban School Leadership (AUSL) celebrates our fifteen years of success, this report reflects back on our incredible journey. Since launching in 2001, the Chicago Teacher Residency has rigorously trained over 880 teachers, preparing them to succeed within the demanding conditions of Chicago’s urban school landscape.In 2006 AUSL began the process of transforming low performing schools in Chicago, starting with the Sherman School of Excellence. Sherman is now a highly successful Level 1 school, as indicated by CPS’s School Quality Rating Policy (SQRP). In 2015, 96% of AUSL elementary schools received a Level 2 or higher rating, with 37% rating a Level 1 or higher. These ratings represent dramatic improvement, as nearly all AUSL schools were at the lowest performance level before AUSL management. We would not have achieved our success without educators, school leaders, coaches, counselors, families, communities, and supporters working tirelessly to provide a quality public educationto the students of Chicago.

AUSL firmly believes all children should have access to a quality education. Our highly effective teachers deliver rigorous instruction in schools that are infused with additional support and resources. AUSL’s 32 schools—all free, neighborhood Chicago Public Schools—prepare nearly 18,000 students a year to succeed on a level with their peers elsewhere in our state and our country.

We could not have achieved this success and scale by ourselves. AUSL relies on donors, friends, partners, and communities to deliver on our promise of educational equity. While we are proud of how far we have come on our journey, we are even more excited about the future. From AUSL’s Board of Directors, thank you for accompanying us on our journey and enabling us to provide a successful future for the children of Chicago.

Humbly,

John D. CookChairman of the Board

Donald Feinstein, Ph.D.Executive Director

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By the Numbers, Current

392,831

17,733

21,715

1,093

81%

90%

660

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schools teachersstudents

schoolsstudents teachersqualify for free &reduced lunch

qualify for free & reduced lunch

17%student mobility rate

Chicago Public Schools is the third largest school district in the United States with more than 600 schools serving to approximately 400,000 children. Their vision is that every student in every neighborhood will be engaged ina rigorous, well-rounded instructional program and will graduate prepared for success in college, career, and life.

Created in 2001, Academy for Urban School Leadership is a Chicago nonprofit school management organization that creates schools of excellence by developing highly effective teachers and transforming educational outcomes for students in the lowest performing schools. AUSL improves those schools through a disciplined transformation process built on a foundation of specially trained teachers. Currently AUSL manages 32 Chicago Public Schools serving nearly 18,000 students. More than 880 teachers have graduated from the AUSL Chicago Teacher Residency.

AUSL’s main office is at The Chicago Academy, visible below.

31%student mobility rate

AUSL

CPS

AUSL Network Schools Map

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TCA

CASALSPICCOLO

LEWIS

McNAIR

HOWE

MORTONDODGE

HERZLDVORAK

JOHNSON

CHALMERS

NTA

FULLER

MARQUETTE

SHERMANDEWEY

CARTERDULLES

DENEEN

GRESHAMBRADWELL

O’KEEFFE

CURTIS

HARVARDSTAGGTARKINGTON

CHICAGO HS

ORR HS

COLLINS HS

SOLORIO HS

PHILLIPS HS

Elementary schoolHigh school

building blocksour foundations for success

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Chicago Teacher Residency™Developing highly effective teachersAUSL’s signature teacher preparation program, the Chicago Teacher Residency (CTR), was founded on the belief that teachers working in challenged urban schools require hands-on, embedded training and professional development—even after program completion. Each resident trains for a year under the guidance of an experienced mentor teacher in one of our training academies—fully operational Chicago public schools—while completing coursework to earn their master’s degree from one of our university partners, National Louis University or DePaul University. The CTR has been the key to producing hundreds of motivated teachers capable of serving as catalysts for dramatic improvements in student achievement.

880+total graduates

Left: CTR class of 2015.

A conversation with CTR alumna Jasmine WilliamsWhy the CTR?The number one factor that attracted me to the program was the idea that I would be teaching in an under-performing urban school, much like the ones I attended growing up. I felt as if I had something to offer students whose stories I could understand and relate to, which the CTR provided me with an opportunity to do.

How did the CTR uniquely prepare you for the future?The most beneficial thing that I gained from the CTR was exposure to strong teachers in urban school settings. I knew that I wanted to teach in a neighborhood and school like the one I grew up in—which meant that I needed special training, exposure, and preparation to be effective and successful. The CTR gave me that. I learned the value of building relationships with students and their parents. I could go on and on about things that the CTR gave me, but to sum everything up: PREPARATION. How did working with your mentor teacher shape your teaching practice?Ms. Oliver was an exceptional mentor! I learned so much from her. She taught me to prioritize along with how to effectively lesson plan, build relationships with students, and create an environment conducive to teaching and learning.

Would you encourage others to join the CTR?Yes, I would encourage others to join the CTR. However, I would becompletely transparent regarding the amount of hard work and perseverance it takes to be successful. It is more than a full time job. The residency, coupled with being a full time student, requires time management, prioritizing, and developing thick skin. It was not easy, but the end results definitely made the struggle worthwhile.

CTR alumna Jasmine Williams grew up only two blocks away from Curtis School of Excellence in Roseland, where she was placed for her residency. Her original career path in finance changed when tutoring at an after school program in Englewood ignited her passion for educating urban youth. Since then, Jasmine has successfully completed her residency year and is now a fifth grade English language arts teacher at Carter School of Excellence in Englewood.

As an organization, AUSL allowed me to acquire a particular skill set as a teacher that I am sure many other teachers aren’t afforded.

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College Going CultureAUSL is focused on infusing school climate and culture with elements of a college going culture, including naming classroomsafter colleges and universities, prominently displaying high school and college pennants, and providing high school fairs and collegetrips. Students and parents alike are provided with financial aid workshops and information regarding the high school and college application processes. AUSL students are encouraged to develop strong, college-ready habits from as early as pre-K, as the road tocollege begins the moment a student steps into an AUSL school.

I immediately noticed an improved environment when AUSL arrived with top-notch teachers. I never thought I would, but I participated in sports and extracurricular activities, served as president of a student organization and a student ambassador, and led many school visits. My English teacher, Ms. Reisner, was a huge source of inspiration for me. She helped me with essays for the Posse scholarship, which I was granted. AUSL really set up the foundation I needed to be prepared for both college and career.

Phillips Academy High School Valedictorian Isaac JacksonIsaac Jackson is the Wendell Phillips AcademyClass of 2014 valedictorian, a current Denison University sophomore, and the first member ofhis family to attend college.

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Infusing Schools with Critical SupportsA high quality education is further enriched by providing students with opportunities in arts and sports, inspiring creativity, teamwork, and a positive self-image. AUSL is excited to be able to offer students unique opportunities not typically available at other neighborhood schools.

BaseballFive hundred middle and high school students across the AUSL network participate in baseball. Thanks to the generous support of funders such as Baseball Tomorrow Fund, Cubs Charities, and the LISC, AUSL athletes have the proper equipment and practice space.

Middle School Tackle FootballAUSL offers the only middle school tackle football league in Chicago. The AUSL football program reinforces positive social skills students learn in the classroom, such as collaboration, perseverance, and personal accountability. AUSL is especially grateful for Bears Care, who provides AUSL middle school football players with the supports they need to succeed.

Turnaround ArtsAs part of the North Lawndale Cluster, the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities chose Chalmers, Johnson, and Herzl schools of excellence to participate in their Turnaround Arts program. Each school is assigned a designated Turnaround Artist, and is provided arts education resources and expertise in order to fully integrate the arts into the school.

Alvin Ailey American Dance TheaterFor the third year, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brought their residency program to AUSL schools. Students within the North Lawndale Cluster participated in the five day program, culminating with a live performance.

Barrel of MonkeysBarrel of Monkeys provides students a unique opportunity to write their own mini-plays, which are then performed by professional actors within the organizations. AUSL teachers provide Barrel of Monkeys with concepts aligned to what students are learning in the classroom, bringing their lessons to life on the stage.

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AUSL recognizes that development and learning do not—and should not—begin and end when children walk through the doors of the school. In addition to forming strong relationships with parents and community members, AUSL establishes partnerships with many community-based organizations and local agencies that provide vital in-school and out-of-school services to our students. From tutoring to fine arts programming, AUSL’s partners offer our students an incredible range of life experiences.

Partners

Community Partners

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Program Partners

achieving resultsfacts, figures, and data

AUSL Elementary Schools

14,87097%31%mobility rate studentsqualify for free &

reduced lunch

AUSL

615865teachers education support

personnel

273,97685%17%mobility rate studentsqualify for free &

reduced lunch

CPS

Student Comparison

AUSL Teacher Overview

Attendance Rate

201494.2%

95.0%2015

94.7%

95.1%

AUSL CPS

Demographics

2.9% other78.3% African-American

18.8% Hispanic

15.8% other38.0% African-American46.2% Hispanic

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62%

56%

55%

55%

Percentage of students meeting growth targets

Percentage of students performing at or above grade level

NWEA Measures of Academic Progress

Math Reading

2014201451%

2015201556%

58%

53%

Reading

0

20

40

60

2013 2014 2015

29%

46%

33%38%

52% 54%

Math

0

20

40

60

2013 2014 2015

31%

45%

33%38%

49% 52%

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AUSL High Schools

Graduation & Dropout Rates

Five-year graduation

Single year dropout

66%

9%

70%

8%

3,10095%31%mobility rate studentsqualify for free &

reduced lunch

AUSL

124228teachers education support

personnel

117,64486%17%mobility rate studentsqualify for free &

reduced lunch

CPS

Student Comparison

AUSL Teacher Overview

Demographics

Attendance Rate

201485.6%

88.8%

201585.7%

89.1%

AUSL CPS

6.3% other49.5% African-American

44.2% Hispanic

13.8% other43.7% African-American42.5% Hispanic

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99% 99%84%$28,349,757

of senior class applied to college

of senior class accepted to college

of senior class completed theFAFSA

scholarship dollars earnedby Class of 2015College Pursuit

PLAN to ACTGrowth

ACT Composite Scores

201416.0

18.0

201516.7

18.2

27.6%

12.1%7.6% 6.9%

37.5%

19.1%

13.6% 9.8%

16.1

17.3

18.8

17.2

PLAN, 2014

ACT, 2015

0

20

40

Percentage of AUSL Students Meeting College Benchmark Readiness

English

Class of 2016Class of 2015

Math Reading Science

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INTERNATIONAL

Department of Education,

Venezuela

British CouncilWales, UK

Kobe UniversityKobe, Japan

AustralianConsulate

172 44898%Institute participantsserved in 2014–15

total Institute participants served over 2011–2014

of total participants agreed or strongly agreed that they will be able to implement ideas learned from Institute in their own work

Since launching in 2011, AUSL Institute has shared best practices and lessons learned to clients across the nation and worldwide. Clients participate in single to multi-day information sessions that cover topics such as Climate and Culture and AUSL’s Teacher Development Process. The sessions operate as a means to spread the learnings of AUSL school leaders, coaches, and teachers. We present thought-provoking questions to create an open dialogue between AUSL and participants, discuss what rejuvenates and motivates them as educators, where the drive to lead and teach comes from, and share personal journeys to connect in a more empathetic way.

Special thank you to The Satter Foundation, whose generous funding allowed AUSL Institute to launch into a successful programwith worldwide reach.

AUSL Institute

Startup Education

LA Unified SchoolLA Partnership Schools

Interfacing with the principals that have walked the walk solidified my belief in whatI already do and armed me with strategies/resources that I can employ within my school.It provided us with an opportunity to hearvoices of the young people.

—Washington, D.C. Public Schools

Having the opportunity to speak with those inour roles and walking in the same shoes. Touringthe building and observing all the teachers in action was valuable. I also valued having the debriefing /action and planning components at the end to process and plan as a team.

—Jessica Nowak, Washington, D.C. Public Schools

“What was the most valuable aspect of Institute for you?”

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Boston Teacher ResidencyMass InsightTeach Plus

Mastery Charter SchoolsPhiladelphia School PartnershipScholar AcademiesSchool District of Philadelphia

Jumoke Academy

TNTPOffice of School DevelopmentEdPower

Board of School Commissiones

Piedmont Triad Leadership Academy

Arts & Technology AcademyDC Public SchoolsWilliam E. Doar, Jr. Public Charter SchoolTwo Rivers, PCS

Syracuse City School District

Pearl-Cohen High SchoolTennessee Charter School Incubator

Louisiana Recovery School DistrictRenew Charter Management Organization

Gestalt Community SchoolsTennessee Achievement School District

East St. Louis District 189

Clay City CUSD #10

Epic Academy

Waterloo Community Schools

Omaha Public Schools

DSST Public Schools

Drake UniversityDes Moines Public Schools

4,600

Family FeedbackAUSL recognizes and understands the value and importance of our students’ families and communities. In the spirit of continuous improvement and to better understand the student and family experience in AUSL schools families, parents, and guardians are asked to complete the AUSL Family Satisfaction Survey in the fall of each year.

of survey respondents believe the improvements in the school have made the community a better place

91%

of survey respondents would strongly recommend this school to others94%

agree or strongly agree that their child mostly looks forward to school

agree or strongly agree that their child’s school is safe, clean, & orderly

95%

are satisfied or highly satisfied with their school97%

agree or strongly agree that their child’s teacher wants their child to succeed99%

total responses

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Community Engagement

A Conversation with Stagg Parent Bernice Cobbins At Stagg School of Excellence, Bernice Cobbins is more than a parent. She also works at the school as a classroom aid and serves as the Parent Advisory Council (PAC) chairperson. Bernice saw the transformation of Stagg from before AUSL took over and was eager to share her experience.

Do you see a difference at Stagg from before the turnaround to now?Lots of different things! Kids weren’t succeeding in reading and math. The change that came in was a great one, we couldn’t have gotten it at a better time. Now, parents are transferring their kids to Stagg.They saw reading and math scores increase and attendance improve. Neighborhood parents want to be a part of that. The teachers have positive attitudes and outstanding character.

What do you think is the most important change?Our kids have all kinds of different things going on in their lives, and the fact they have people they can trust and feel secure with speaks volumes. Principal Knox always goes above and beyond for our kids. And now the parents are working together and giving 100% to the school. Kids come home with smiles.

What would you like to see different at Stagg now that AUSL is in the building?There is nothing I would change. I am totally happy, more so than with any other public school. I see kids improving. I can see them striving. The environment has changed. It’s why I have stuck with AUSL—Stagg is a different school than what it began as.

AUSL knows success for students is not a mission we can accomplish alone. A dedicated community engagement effort works with parents and families to provide them with information and resources to feel better connected to their child’s education and to create a thriving school community. Further, AUSL schools are infused with external partner organization who provide supplemental supports to the needs of individual AUSL schools. Organizations support both students and parents with the ultimate outcome of better prepared students and well-informed parents and families.

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partners in possibilities AUSL team makeup

Public + Private Partnership

Longitudinal studies of children growing up in high-needs areas similar to the neighborhoods in which AUSL schools are located consistently reveal that these students are at a high risk of education underachievement as early as first grade. AUSL raises substantial funding from foundations, corporations, government agencies, and committed individuals to provide our students with the extra support structures above and beyond the resources CPS provides for general school operating budgets. These services range from teacher coaches to afterschool programming and everything in between.

The partnership between AUSL and the Mayor remains strong. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel described the AUSL model as “a good return on taxpayer investment,” going on to say that “with AUSL, I get every dollar back.”

AUSL’s public-private partnership with Chicago Public Schools demonstrates an innovativemodel for urban education reform that is proving effective in revitalizing failed schools.

Chicago Teacher ResidencyNetwork schools

Network educational services*Administration and financial development

Network curricular enhancementsTotal

$8,645,468$7,271,370$3,524,922$2,013,994$882,101$22,337,855

Fiscal Year 2015 Expenses

*coaching, professional learning, performance management, and advisory services

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DonorsMultiple-Year Cluster Sponsors $2,000,000 and aboveBMO Harris BankCrown Family Philanthropies

$1,000,000 and aboveAnonymousSilicon Valley Community

Foundation

$500,000–$999,999Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

$200,000–$499,999Carnegie Corporation of New YorkW.K. Kellogg FoundationThe Lefkofsky Family FoundationSatter Foundation

$100,000–$199,999The Boeing CompanyCME Group FoundationThe Duchossois Family FoundationFoley Family FoundationLloyd A. Fry FoundationMr. and Mrs. Michael Keiser

Donor Advised FundKing Family FoundationPat and Mike KoldykePolk Bros. FoundationZell Family Foundation

$50,000–$99,999Americans for the ArtsAT&TFinnegan Family FoundationAgatha and Steve LuczoMalott Family FoundationJohn and Kathleen Schreiber

FoundationW. Clement & Jessie V. Stone

FoundationUnited Way of Metropolitan

Chicago Impact Fund, aMcCormick Foundation Fund

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Zafirovski

$20,000–$49,999AmeriCorps: Serve IllinoisThe Barker Welfare FoundationBears CareJohn D. CookNancy and Steve CrownCubs Care, a McCormick

Foundation FundJ.S. Frank FoundationDonna and Jack GreenbergHoward E. JessenKatten Muchin Rosenman LLP and

Kenneth and Anne MillerBrad and Kim KeywellLISCWilliam G. McGowan Charitable

Fund, Inc.Perkins Hunter Foundation FundPritzker Traubert Family

FoundationMichael A. SachsSGA Youth and Family ServicesEarl and Brenda Shapiro

FoundationSun-Times Foundation, a fund of

the Chicago Community Foundation

Liz and Todd Warnock

$10,000–$19,999AnonymousCapri Capital Partners LLCLiz and David ChandlerThe Damico Family FoundationJames and Catherine Denny

FoundationNancy and Brian Doyal and Baird

Foundation, Inc.Rebecca and John FigueroaMark FurlongJill Garling and Thomas Wilson

Our success is a strong testament to the support we receive. We’d like to thank our generous partners for their gifts in fiscal year 2015.

The Harris Family FoundationJulie and Will HobertBill and Karen LutzRCP AdvisorsB.T. Rocca, Jr. FoundationDr. Scholl FoundationMr. and Mrs. Frederick H. WaddellGail and John Ward

$5,000–$9,999Aon FoundationLindsey and Merrick AxelBaseball Tomorrow FundChristopher and Christina BegyLisa and Eric BelcherDeirdre and Alex CampbellThe Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J.

Campbell Charitable FoundationFind Your Light FoundationMr. and Mrs. Christopher B. GalvinCarrie and Craig GoeselSue and Melvin GrayStanford and Ann Dudley GoldblattGolden Apple FoundationGerilyn and David GreenbergDede and Laird KoldykeMr. and Mrs. John D. MabieKimberley and Gary McCulloughPatty and Mark McGrathMesirow FinancialAnthony and Carole MillerMimi and Bob MurleyLinda and Richard PriceMargo and Luke ReeseKaren and Charlie RoseJeri and Roger SmithProfessor Louis W. and

Rhona L. SternMr. and Mrs. Eric C. StrobelThe Timothy and Susanne Sullivan

Family FoundationGlen TullmanWestern UnionWinston & Strawn LLP

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$1,000–$4,999John and Ann AmboianJim and Wendy AbramsAnonymous (3)Ariel Investments, LLCMr. and Mrs. James BlombergDavid A. BryantTim and Carol CawleyCinespace Chicago Film StudiosWilliam Clarkin, Erin Clarkin,

and Louise ClarkinLew and Marge CollensMr. and Mrs. James CowieDePaul UniversitySuzanne and Carter EmersonDavid EpsteinFifth Third BankForest Capital Management, LLCFranczek Radelet PCCindy and Mark FullerJohn and Weezie GatesDavid GoldmanPeter M. Gotsch and

Dr. Jana L. FrenchElisa Harris and Ivo DaalderChristina HongPaul and Mariana IngersollRich and Jeani JernstedtHeidi KieslerKoch Family FoundationSandra and Martin LiebermanMadison Dearborn Partners, LLCMary Ann and Al MoschnerMegan and Ben OlsonRonald and Elaine PrebishPricewaterhouse Coopers LLPThe Private BankMary and John RaittReilly PartnersAmy RomeBetsy and Andy RosenfieldLinsey and Andy RubensteinRoberta RubinFrank SchmitzCarol and Gordon SegalSegal Family Foundation

Erica Seidler and James NappoDiane and Kyle SeymourShure IncorporatedFrank and Joanne SimsPaula SneedMr. and Mrs. Alexander StuartSusan R and John W Sullivan

FoundationTigerman McCurry Architects Ltd.TruistMr. and Mrs. Ken ViellieuDavid WaudMark WeisbergKim and Miles WhiteWhole Kids Foundation

Under $1,000Michael AbelloDuffie AdelsonMona and Andrew AlbertMrs. L.W. AlbertsThe AmazonSmile FoundationMary and Paul AndersonAnonymousChristina AntonopoulosEmily ArmatoAdemola BalogunadMr. and Mrs. Donald A. BelgradSarah BerghorstMatthew BernardAndrew BlicksteinCharles and Mary Anne BobrinskoyElizabeth and Robert BoolbolJacob BorthThe Boston Consulting GroupLawrie BoydLauren BringhurstLaura BrinkmanAmy BrockRalph BrooksMr. and Mrs. Arnold BrookstoneBrown County United WayKevin BrownSanford CartonMatthew Chandler

Donors, continuedSusan and Ed ChandlerShantanu ChandraAnna ChumachokPat and Don CoffeyChristopher CorteseAdam DavisPaul DeckerNicole DeckerMr. and Mrs. Byram DickesSteve DildineWilliam DixS. Downey FundBrian DoyleIra and Marjorie DuBrowThomas DuffyKatherine DurhamJaclyn DurrAna DutraJeremiah Dy-JohnsonJared ElliottNikki ErakovichExelon CorporationHelen FinneganMatthew FletcherEllie FormanAdrian FosterMolly FuhrerTony FusaroNancy GansMagdalena GarciaSammie GibsonKristen GormanSusan GradmanRachel GrahamGrant Thornton LLPMary and David GrumhausMatthew HammerKen and Mary HarrisMargaux HarroldAlissa HarwoodShawn HertzigChristina HerzogMr. and Mrs. Frederic HickmanMatt HongoshLindsay Horwood

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Daniel HumlLynn HummerJeff and Monique HypesAnn IngersollNed JannottaRosemary JonesSusan KadenSam KarowJoseph and Sally KeenanHailey KehoeAmy KellerWalter KellyMichael KempfTory KeySamuel KimmerlyAmy KitzmillerAdam KleinDonna KonstantBrian KruseApril LaffertyMatt LaFontaineStuart LansingJan and Richard LariviereWilliam LawlorFay and Daniel LevinBob and Ilene LewisVivian LiMichael LucasJoel LuebckeLakesha Lundy

Jane LyonsAbby MahoneyRyan MakiRalph MandellRaphael ManninoRandy MarkowitzJames MarshChristine MartinErika and Jon MaschmeyerCraig McCawRobert McDermottAndrew McGheeMcNeill Memorial FoundationBrian and Annaliese McSweeneyThomas MeehanMelissa MelsherKrista MeyersGina MillerMichael and Katie MurlasMatthew MurlasJenny MurrayAbigail MyersChris and Rosemary NazarukAdnan NisarTroy NoardYemisi OdedinaRiley O’NeilBrooke OsbornMatthew ParksCharles PhillipsHeather PinesNatasha PodgorskiCharlene PodolskyArthur PreissAndrew PriceRon ProvenzanoCarole PyleJaxon ReillyKristin RennelsJack RileyGayle Rosenthal

Amy RubensteinHeather RuhaHarold RussellElias RuvalcabaAlbert ScherbLesley SchneiderFrancie Schnipke RichardsWalter ScottBrent ScottRosemary SearsNewton SearsAdnan ShamsTimothy SheldonAmy SilversteinKatie SpringTrevor StapletonJames StaunerMark StephanLisbeth StiffelJohn StollMark StrobelKristin SutterTimothy SzerlongTheodore TavridesTara ThompsonRuben TorresKay TorshenJohn and Jessica TurneyNed TurneyRyan VaileKatherine VanBerschotCarmita VaughanCharlie WaddellMr. and Mrs. Jeff YinglingMarissa VinsonTerrill WilkinsAbigail WoodLeRoy WoodsAdam WuellnerJeff ZehrLinda and Don Zimmerman

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Leadership*Board of DirectorsMartin J. Koldyke†

Founder and Chair Emeritus, AUSL Founder and retired Chairman,

Frontenac Company

John D. Cook†

Chairman, AUSLMcKinsey & Company

Mike Zafirovski†

Vice Chairman, AUSLFounder and President,

The Zaf Group

Donald Feinstein, Ph.D.Executive Director, AUSL

Merrick AxelPartner, Cressey & Company

Christopher BegyCEO and US Country Head, BMO Financial Corp.

Dominic BelmontePresident and CEO, Golden Apple Foundation

David ChandlerManaging Partner and Co-Founder, Chicago Growth Partners, LLC

Brian DoyalManaging Director, RobertW. Baird & Co.

Ana DutraPresident and CEO, The Executives’ Club of Chicago

William HobertFounder and Managing Member, WH Trading

Robert E. KingChairman, Rasmussen, Inc.

William J. Lutz†

Retired Vice President, Private Wealth Management, Goldman Sachs & Co.

Rev. Dr. W. W. MatthewsSr. Pastor, Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church

Gary E. McCullough†

Former President, CEO, and Board Member, Career Education Corporation

Nivine Megahed, Ph.D.President, National Louis University

Anthony Miller†

CEO and Founding Partner, The Vistria Group LLC

Kenneth W. Miller†

Partner, Katten Muchin Rosenman

Lou NietoPresident, Nieto Advisory, LLC

Charlie RoseShareholder, Hogan Marren, Ltd.

Linsey RubensteinDirector of Operations, Information Security, The Boeing Company

Ben ShapiroManager, Mason Avenue Investments

Cardelle SpanglerPartner, Winston & Strawn LLP

Professor Louis W. Stern†

Professor Emeritus, Northwestern University

Eric C. StrobelPartner, The Partnering Group

Carmita VaughanFounder, The Surge Institute

Todd WarnockFounding Partner and Senior Advisor, Roundtable Healthcare Partners

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Associates BoardAhjaaz AlibhaiMeredith BallardJohn BanksSirisha BendapudiJacob BorthCraig GoeselErin GrilecAnnie HendricksJeff HypesJoe JordanSam KimmerlyRyan MakiPepe MaldonadoBrian McSweeneyMichael Murlas

Abigail MyersChris NazarukYemisi OdedinaMegan OlsonBenjamin OlsonArtie PreissZachary RivestEli RuvalcabaFrancie SchnipkeRosemary SearsErica SeidlerNed TurneyCharlie WaddellTerrill Wilkins

Donald Feinstein, Ph.D.Executive Director

Shana HayesManaging Director, External Affairs

Scott MacdonaldManaging Director, Strategy & Operations

Jarvis Sanford, Ed.D.Managing Director,AUSL Network Schools

Michael WhitmoreManaging Director, Teaching & Learning

Management Team

as of March 2016Executive Committee

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Here’s to the next fifteen years.