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    Todd Dickson

    Founder and CEO at Valor Collegiate Academies

    Todd Dickson is the founder and CEO of Valor Collegiate Academies, a network of high-performing charter schools in Nashville, Tennessee.13 He founded Valor in 2013 and opened the first middle school in 2014.6 Under his leadership, Valor has become the top-performing academic charter network in Tennessee.13

    Background and Education

    Todd holds:

    • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Denver
    • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University
    • Master's degree in Education from Stanford University12

    He was also an All-American lacrosse player and team captain during his college years.13

    Career Highlights

    1. Before education, Todd successfully built a residential real estate company in Colorado from 1995-2000.35

    2. Transitioned to education in 2000, spending 12 years at Summit Public Schools in California3:

      • Taught physics
      • Served as principal of Summit Prep, which was named one of the "Top 10 Transformational Schools" in the country by Newsweek under his leadership13
    3. Founded Valor Collegiate Academies in 2013:

      • Developed a nationally recognized comprehensive human development approach called Compass13
      • Valor serves a diverse student population, with over 70% identifying as BIPOC and 60% qualifying for Free and Reduced Lunch4

    Personal Life

    Todd enjoys spending time with his wife and their three children, who attend Valor schools. His hobbies include guitar/singing, yoga, Crossfit, and watching Colorado sports.13

    Highlights

    Nov 11 · theorg.com
    Todd Dickson - Founder and CEO at Valor Collegiate Academies
    Todd Dickson, Founder & CEO of Valor Collegiate Academies
    Jul 29 · newprofit.org
    Personalized Learning Initiative: Valor Collegiate Academies
    Aug 1 · siloamhealth.org
    Daren Dickson and Todd Dickson - Amplify Nashville - Siloam Health
    Valor Collegiate's Walk-Through Tool | by Charter School Growth Fund
    Jan 11 · zoominfo.com
    Todd Dickson - Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Valor ...
    Jan 1 · pahara.org
    Todd Dickson

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    Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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