Institute of Reading Development competitors

Former lawyer turned education advocate. Working to produce positive outcomes that promote scholastic and social growth, heighten self-esteem and expand opportunities for at-risk students. Experienced leader in both the private and public sectors, managing with candor and respect and always up for a healthy debate.Currently serve as the CEO of Catapult Learning, the nation’s largest provider of special education and instructional intervention solutions. Focused on expanding our network of ABA Therapy Clinics and special education schools across the country and ensuring students of all abilities have access to an education that prepares them to reach their fullest potential. Previously, was President and CEO of Sylvan Learning, one of the world’s largest networks of tutoring centers and one of the most recognized brands in education and franchising. Before Sylvan, was a principal at Sterling Partners, a middle market private equity firm with deep investment experience across the education and health services sectors. Previously, SVP of Operations at Prometric, a global computer-based testing company. Prior to joining the private sector, was a political appointee in the Clinton Administration. Served as the chief of staff for the Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs at the United States Department of Labor, and later as a staff attorney in the Office of the Counsel to the President at the White House. Active on several non-profit and philanthropic boards, including Thread, an innovative organization that engages under-performing high school students confronting significant barriers outside the classroom by providing each one with a family of committed volunteers and increased access to community resources.

Sonja Santelises is a Chief Executive Officer at Baltimore City Public Schools and Trustee at Carnegie Foundation. She works or has worked as MEMBER at The Education Trust, Chief Academic Officer at Baltimore City Public Schools, and Dir:Professional Development at Teach For America. Sonja attended Columbia University, Brown University in Providence in the State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantat, and Harvard University.