Michele Charles
About Michele Charles
Michele Charles serves as the Strategic Partnerships Director at Elevate K-12, where she focuses on K-12 SaaS partnerships and training development. With a decade of experience in education and technology, she has previously held roles at various organizations including BrightBytes, Chicago Public Schools, and LinkedIn.
Current Role at Elevate K-12
Michele Charles serves as the Strategic Partnerships Director at Elevate K-12, a position she has held since 2023 in Washington, District of Columbia. In this role, she focuses on developing and managing strategic partnerships that enhance the organization's outreach and impact in the K-12 education sector. Her responsibilities include collaborating with various teams to implement go-to-market strategies and improve account penetration.
Previous Experience in Education and Technology
Michele Charles has extensive experience in the education and technology sectors. Prior to her current role, she worked at BrightBytes as an Education Conference Coordinator for three months in 2015. She also served as a Math & Science Educator at Chicago Public Schools from 2019 to 2022. Additionally, she held positions at LinkedIn as a K-12 & Nonprofit Account Executive and Business Leadership Program Global Sales Associate, and at Flockjay as a Senior Sales Trainer.
Educational Background
Michele Charles holds a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) from the University of Chicago, where she studied the Urban Teacher Education Program. She also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Human Biology from Stanford University. Her educational background supports her work at the intersection of learning and technology, particularly in K-12 education.
Professional Skills and Focus Areas
With a decade of experience, Michele Charles specializes in K-12 SaaS partnerships, training, and development. She is skilled in mentoring and enhancing the skill development of internal associates through continuous coaching and feedback. Her work emphasizes the importance of youth as a transformative force and aims to help students reach their full potential.
Career Progression
Michele Charles has progressed through various roles in her career. She worked at Elevate K-12 as a Strategic Growth Manager from 2022 to 2023 before becoming the Strategic Partnerships Director. Her career also includes significant roles at LinkedIn and Flockjay, showcasing her ability to adapt and thrive in different educational and technological environments.