Kathleen Coverick

Collegiate Academies

Collegiate Academies, voted the #1 Best Place to Work in New Orleans by CityBusiness, is the first charter management organization in New Orleans to focus solely on high schools. We build and support high school programs that serve the diverse learning needs of our scholars. Our unwavering belief that all scholars can reach their highest potential drives the innovative programming that equips our graduates for a lifetime of success. Founded in 2008 with 80 9th graders, Collegiate Academies now serves over 1,800 students in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. There are two things that make our schools unique: 1. We believe in older students. We start in 9th Grade and believe that it is never too late to prepare for college success. Our students deserve a school that will prepare them for the rigorous world out there. Our students have many strengths and can truly achieve anything they set their minds to given the right supports. 2. We serve every child who enrolls with us. Our unwavering belief that all scholars can reach their highest potential has driven us to create innovative programming that equips our graduates for a lifetime of success. A few of our innovative programs include: our Specialized Programs, our Restorative Programs, and our Social Justice and Change programs. Since opening in 2008, Collegiate Academies has grown from one high school to five high schools and one post-secondary program. All of our schools are looking for teachers who share our beliefs in older students and all students and who share the level of determination and responsibility we do to ensure all students succeed.