Caroline Hill

Caroline I. Hill is the founder of 228 Accelerator, an organization dedicated to transforming educational practices and fostering equity within schools and communities. With over 20 years of experience in public education, management consulting, and engineering, she has held various roles including teacher, mentor, coach, and principal. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Virginia and two master's degrees: one in Learning and Teaching from Harvard University and another in Administration from New Leaders for New Schools.12

Professional Background

• Founder of 228 Accelerator: Established in 2018, this initiative focuses on redesigning relationships that perpetuate oppression and advancing inclusive educational practices. The organization employs a unique approach called equityXdesign, which emphasizes the importance of relationships in educational settings.123
• Previous Roles: Caroline has served as the Chief of School Creation and Transformation at CityBridge Education and has been involved with the DC Equity Lab, where she worked on scaling equity through collaborative design.25

Vision and Impact

Caroline's work is centered on creating equitable learning environments, particularly for students of color. She advocates for rethinking school designs to better serve diverse student populations and emphasizes the need for innovative organizational models that prioritize relationship-building among educators and students.23 Through her leadership at 228 Accelerator, she aims to accelerate transformative learning experiences that challenge systemic inequities in education.45

Current Engagements

In addition to her role at 228 Accelerator, Caroline is a faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education, where she continues to influence future educators through her insights on equity and innovation in education.25