Gershwin Penn
Gershwin Penn is a highly accomplished educator who has spent her career in leadership roles at Teach For America and KIPP Delta Public Schools. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Williams College, a Master’s Degree in Education Policy and Social Analysis from Teachers College of Columbia University, and a Doctor of Philosophy - PhD in Sociology from Northwestern University. Gershwin has proven herself to be an adept researcher and a skilled teacher, having served as Lead Teacher during her time at KIPP Delta Public Schools. She went on to hold several leadership positions at Teach For America, where she managed teacher leadership development and served as School Director. As Director of Research, Gershwin was responsible for collecting and analyzing data to drive organizational strategy.