Ts Hoard

T.S. Hoard is an accomplished education professional who serves as the Principal at Excellence Boys Charter School Middle Academy in Brooklyn, New York. Here are some key details about his background and achievements:

Education and Professional Development

T.S. Hoard holds multiple advanced degrees:

• Master of Education from Fordham University
• Master of Science from Pace University
• Master of Instructional Leadership from Relay Graduate School of Education
• Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison

He is also a former Ryan Fellow at the Accelerate Institute, which provides leadership training for school principals.

Career Experience

T.S. Hoard has extensive experience in education leadership roles:

• Principal at Excellence Boys Charter School Middle Academy (current role)
• Director of Teacher Leadership/Assistant Principal at Bronx Lighthouse Charter School
• Principal Intern at Eagle Academy for Young Men
• Director of Curriculum & Instruction at Elementary Charter School
• General Education Elementary Teacher at NYC Department of Education
• Corps Member Advisor and Corps Member at Teach for America

Leadership Approach

As principal, T.S. Hoard has focused on creating an aspirational and empowering environment for his students:

• Established "Five Creed Values" as the foundation for the school's culture
• Implemented daily "Morning Huddles" to build community and reinforce values
• Shifted emphasis from compliance to building authentic relationships with students
• Prioritized high-level discourse and intellectual engagement in instruction
• Focused on affirming students' identities and helping them envision their futures

Achievements

Under T.S. Hoard's leadership, Excellence Boys Middle Academy has seen significant success:

• Students exceeded local district benchmarks in ELA/Math proficiency by 230%
• Dramatic improvements in school culture and student engagement
• Recognized for innovative approaches to school leadership and student empowerment

T.S. Hoard is known as a strong communicator, team player, and transformative instructional leader committed to expanding opportunities for young men of color through education.123