Across the curriculum, rigor, relevance and relationships provide students with learning experiences that allow choice, support risk taking, and yield an environment that is engaging, supportive and exciting. Students are encouraged to build relationships and to give back to the community through service learning projects. Parents, teachers, administrators and peers encourage and support students in reaching high levels of achievement. The culmination of these experiences is the creation of life long learners.

	Kathleen Zimmermann Executive Director Kathleen Zimmermann became the Executive Director of NYOS Charter School in 2009. Before joining NYOS, Kathleen spent many years in education, operations, and financial management roles. Kathleen holds a Masters in Business Administration from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Science degree from Georgetown University in Washington, DC. She brings experience in organizational strategy, fund-based finance, operations, and a lifelong interest in education to NYOS.
	Julie Atchley Director of Development Julie Atchley serves NYOS Charter School as the Director of Development. Previous to taking this new position, she served as the Secondary Principal at NYOS from 2005-2012. She has more than 25 years of experience in education -- 16 years in administrative leadership. She holds a Master's degree in Educational Administration and a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Oklahoma State University. She is dedicated to the current and future success of each student and the entire NYOS organization.
	Terry Berkenhoff Elementary Principal Terry Berkenhoff joined the NYOS Charter School Community in 2007 as the elementary principal. She holds a Master's degree in Educational Administration from Concordia University, Austin and a Bachelor of Science degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Texas A&M University. Throughout her career she has served in a variety of roles including classroom teacher, curriculum specialist, assistant principal and principal.  Ms. Berkenhoff brings to her position a passion for teaching and learning and a commitment to providing excellence in educational opportunities for all NYOS stakeholders.
	Curtis Wilson Secondary Principal  Curtis Wilson has been a campus leader for 11 years as a lead teacher, assistant principal and principal. He holds a Master's degree in Educational Administration from The University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of Texas at Austin. He brings experience in supporting students at the middle and high school levels and enjoys seeing students strive to make the most of their education.
	Susan Crumpley Director of Special Services  Susan Crumpley became the Director of Special Services at NYOS Charter School in 2011. She brings 10 years of experience with charter schools and 19 years of experience in the area of special education.  Susan earned her Master’s degree in Psychology from Stephen F. Austin State University and her Bachelors’ degrees in Psychology and Sociology from Centenary College of Louisiana.  Her commitment to ensuring students with disabilities are able to achieve their goals has been a lifelong interest.