Chief People Officer, Nichole Curtis Stone After a nationwide search, Purpose Built Schools Atlanta is thrilled to welcome our new Chief People Officer, Nichole Curtis Stone. Nichole is a fierce advocate for equity and educational opportunities for all students. Her passion for education was cultivated during her time as a Teach For America (TFA) Corps Member and as a Recruitment Director. An expert recruiter, she has led talent acquisition efforts at national organizations, including The New Teacher Project, as well as Building Excellent Schools.
After spending 15 years in education, Nichole worked briefly in the technology industry recruiting talent for Amazon. She soon returned to education, most recently serving as Director of Talent Services at an education-focused talent agency where she supported organizations including: KIPP, TEACH, and Zearn. She earned a Bachelor of Science in English and Communications from James Madison University.
We are thrilled to welcome Nichole to the Purpose Built Schools family.
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