what
guides
us

Having strong core values has been the pillar of our success from the beginning.

Our mission:

To ensure each scholar reaches individual academic and personal success through a nurturing scholar-centered approach

Equality was founded on the principle that we cannot afford for any child to get lost in the public educational system.

We believe in meeting our scholars where they are and guiding them on a path that empowers them to choose for themselves.

We promise to give our scholars the tools they need to define their own meaning of what success is, and the tools to achieve it throughout their lives.

real-life superpowers

embrace excellence

encourage empathy

enable empowerment

Elevate Education

passion led us here

Our Bronx Tale

Founded in 2009 by Caitlin Franco, our Middle School currently serves 270 scholars in grades 6-8.

In September 2014, we expanded our impact by opening a High School which currently serves 360 scholars in grades 9-12.

From the beginning, Equality Charter School has provided essential academic, social, and emotional support to our community in the Bronx.

Today, we are working on plans for the next phase of Equality: an expansion to Elementary School, that will serve 540 scholars in grades K-5.

We see endless possibilities of what Equality can provide for our scholars and community.

our fearless leaders

Florisca Carter

District Director of Operations

Florisca Carter

Florisca Carter supports both operations teams at Equality Middle and High, to ensure all operational needs of the school are executed with the highest standards. Florisca has worked in school operations for over 15 years, and is passionate about the work of making sure that schools in underserved communities, have strong operational systems and supports, so that the academic teams can focus on teaching and staff and student culture.

Anil Edwards, PhD

Assistant Principal
Middle School

Anil Edwards, PhD

Dr. Edward is a passionate leader who strives to ensure that all scholars are given the opportunity to access high-quality education in a safe and nurturing environment. He is a pound immigrant from the Caribbean who brings to the team his skillset in strategic planning, problem-solving, and innovation.

Caitlin Franco

Executive Director
& Founder

Caitlin Franco

As Founder and Executive Director of Equality Charter School in the Bronx, NY, Caitlin Franco oversees the academic, personal and social growth of middle and high school scholars. Since opening the school in 2009, Caitlin has helped hundreds of scholars envision and work toward meaningful post-secondary pursuits.

Migdalia Frasqueri

Director of Operations
High School

Migdalia Frasqueri

After joining Equality in 2014, Migdalia's new position as Director of Operations will provide scholars with the appropriate and positive models of behavior and help them to develop respect, self-regulation, self-confidence, and sensitivity as they learn and grow.

Amanda Huza

Principal
Middle School

Amanda Huza

Amanda Huza, our Middle School Principal and a Bronx native and resident, strives to ensure each scholar feels the guidance and support that every child deserves. Since joining Equality in 2010, Ms. Huza has developed a dynamic and resilient team of educators and support staff dedicated to our shared priorities of safety, academic rigor and social-emotional wellness. Ms. Huza is proud and honored to serve the Bronx community.

Gene Johnson

Assistant Principal
High School

Gene Johnson

Gene Johnson, our High School Assistant Principal, strives to ensure that our scholars see the greatness in themselves daily. His joy and passion for education is on display each and every day. Mr. Johnson prides himself on being not only a role model for our scholars but also a huge support system for their families and our staff. His goal is to change the world one child at a time! #BEGREAT

Jocelyn Kelly

Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Jocelyn Kelly

Jocelyn Kelly, our org-wide Director of Curriculum & Instruction, began working at Equality in 2014. She oversees a variety of departments and initiatives across the school divisions and relies on her talented team to get it all done. Jocelyn's work includes: Special Populations, Reading Intervention, Social Work, Data, Professional Development, Academic Accountability, Racial Equity, Project-Based Learning, and Curriculum Development.

Amanda Myers

Director of Operations
Middle School

Amanda Myers

Amanda Myers, our MS Director of Operations, is an Arkansas native. She has been with Equality since its inception in 2009 and has an MBA as well as a degree in Education. She has worked in multiple positions from a teacher to AP which gives her the lens needed to be able to support our school with the knowledge on how operations impacts the scholars, teachers, and all staff on an academic level in the day to day. She leads an energetic, hard working team who is honored to be serving our staff, scholars, and their families so they can experience the best ECS has to offer.

Gabriel Park

Chief Financial Officer

Gabriel Park

Equality's Chief Financial Officer, Gabriel Park, heads up a team of passionate and inspired human resources and finance professionals, committed to ensuring every Equality community member has the tools needed to be highly effective in their roles: as scholars, parents, staff, vendors and other stakeholders.

Favrol Philemy

Principal
high school

Favrol Philemy

Our High School Principal, Favrol Philemy, began working at Equality in 2010. His candor and direct communication style is balanced by his intuitive and empathetic manner of delivery, making him a terrific support for scholars and staff throughout each day. Mr. Philemy's ability to blend his long term strategic vision with his day to day actions increases the effectiveness of everyone in our community.

Our Board of Directors

Equality’s Board of Directors are highly committed and passionate individuals who lend their time, finances, and talent to support the growth of our scholars. To attend a Board meeting, please refer to our MS calendar or HS calendar. You can access all Board Meeting minutes with this link.