November 9th, 2018

In the news: Amanda Seider

KIPP Massachusetts, a network of charter schools, has appointed Amanda Seider chairman of the board, replacing retiring board chair Michael Kendall, who served as chair since 2011. Under Kendall’s leadership, KIPP Massachusetts grew from one middle school educating 300 students in Lynn to two districts in Lynn and Boston. KIPP now educates 2,150 students in grades K-12. Kendall also oversaw the construction of KIPP’s two state-of-the-art campuses in Lynn and Mattapan, as well as the purchase of the JB Blood Building in downtown Lynn, which will become the permanent home of KIPP Academy Lynn Collegiate High in August 2019.

“We are grateful for Mike’s work as chair the past eight years, and we are thrilled to have Amanda step into the role of board chair,” said Caleb Dolan, executive director. “Her commitment to our students and families and to closing the attainment gap has been the driving force of her work on our behalf for the past seven years. We look forward to Amanda’s leadership as she takes us through our next phase of growth. Her experience in the education space and insight will prove an incredible benefit not only to KIPP Massachusetts but more importantly to our kids and families.”

“I’m honored to take on this important role,” said Seider, “and I’m grateful to Mike for his great work as chair. Through a period of extensive growth, both in scale and complexity, Mike has ensured we’ve stayed true to what makes KIPP great – a focus on strong results, a joyous, nurturing culture, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels. As I assume the chair position, I’m eager to lead the next chapter of our board’s work. I’m very excited about KIPP’s future, and to continue to support the incredible work of our students and families in this new capacity.”

Seider joined the KIPP MA board in 2011. Amanda began her career as fourth grade teacher in Atlanta, and has spent her career in the nonprofit sector. Seider is a native of Dorchester, and a graduate of Boston Public Schools.