Cari Killian
About Cari Killian
Cari Killian serves as the National Director of Leader Programs at Great Minds and has extensive experience in educational leadership, including roles at ARISE Schools and KIPP New Orleans.
Current Role at Great Minds
Cari Killian serves as the National Director of Leader Programs at Great Minds, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she oversees the development and implementation of leadership programs aimed at enhancing educational practices. Her responsibilities include collaborating with educational leaders to foster effective teaching strategies and improve student outcomes.
Previous Experience at Great Minds
Before her current role, Cari Killian worked at Great Minds as the Regional Director of Implementation Services for Humanities from 2020 to 2021. In this capacity, she focused on the successful implementation of humanities curricula across various educational institutions. Additionally, she served as an Implementation Leader for five months in 2019, contributing to the organization's mission of providing high-quality educational resources.
Experience at ARISE Schools
Cari Killian has held multiple positions at ARISE Schools. She served as the Co-Executive Director from 2017 to 2019, where she played a key role in school leadership and management. Since 2013, she has been the Chief Academic Officer, focusing on academic excellence and curriculum development within the organization.
Educational Background
Cari Killian earned a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Leadership from Louisiana State University. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration from Ithaca College, which she completed from 2001 to 2005. Her educational background supports her expertise in educational management and leadership.
Teaching and Coaching Experience
Cari Killian began her career in education as a Teacher and Arts Integration Coach at KIPP New Orleans from 2006 to 2009. She later worked as a STEP Literacy Coach at the University of Chicago from 2012 to 2016. These roles provided her with extensive experience in teaching methodologies and literacy development.