Executive Coach

Abigail K. Hasberry, Ph.D.
I coach aspiring school founders from charter app to opening & beyond.
The Charter Starter
The Charter Starter
I have an extensive experience with founding schools (preschool through high school) and school leadership, and I have coached many school founders from across the country. I am a former teacher, diversity coordinator, college professor, and founding school principal. I am also Texas School Superintendent certified
If “variety is the spice of life”, diversity is the key to any successful educational environment. Diverse learning communities should include students, faculty, and staff from varying religions, abilities, sexual orientations, cultures, ethnic and racial groups, socioeconomic statuses, world views, and more. Diversity in an educational s
If “variety is the spice of life”, diversity is the key to any successful educational environment. Diverse learning communities should include students, faculty, and staff from varying religions, abilities, sexual orientations, cultures, ethnic and racial groups, socioeconomic statuses, world views, and more. Diversity in an educational situation allows the type of exposure that creates comfort for groups who are often underrepresented in educational situations. It also creates a healthy discomfort that leads to exploration, communication, and understanding. Learning in a diverse environment affords all students experiences that they can draw upon in larger university settings and future workplaces. Growing up in diverse settings allows students to relate to others and to be relatable by others.
Equity is defined as “the quality of being fair and impartial.” Educational equity refers to equal access and achievement levels to all students regardless of race, socioeconomic status, gender, zip code, among others. Historically, the US has failed at providing equitable educational experiences to all children. Equity means equal fundin
Equity is defined as “the quality of being fair and impartial.” Educational equity refers to equal access and achievement levels to all students regardless of race, socioeconomic status, gender, zip code, among others. Historically, the US has failed at providing equitable educational experiences to all children. Equity means equal funding, equal facilities, access to top quality teachers, equal resources regardless of the school, school district, and state. Charter school missions are very often built on the principles of educational equity, and are aimed at providing equitable educational experiences to low income families, students of color, and students living in underserved communities.
Having educational access means that each student has the opportunity to learn in the best way for his/her learning needs. Access means providing accommodations that level the playing field. Access
does not mean equal treatment. Access means that those who start at a disadvantage, or who have obstacles to their learning, are given an oppo
Having educational access means that each student has the opportunity to learn in the best way for his/her learning needs. Access means providing accommodations that level the playing field. Access
does not mean equal treatment. Access means that those who start at a disadvantage, or who have obstacles to their learning, are given an opportunity to learn that includes individualized accommodations that reduce disadvantages and knock down obstacles on the pathway to learning. Access believes that all students can learn if given a chance.
Rigor defines the learning environment. A rigorous environment is one that provides opportunities to learn across disciplines and with creativity, personal accountability, and depth of knowledge. All of the academic experience- curriculum, schoolwork, expectations, instruction, etc.- culminate to form an
educational experience that is per
Rigor defines the learning environment. A rigorous environment is one that provides opportunities to learn across disciplines and with creativity, personal accountability, and depth of knowledge. All of the academic experience- curriculum, schoolwork, expectations, instruction, etc.- culminate to form an
educational experience that is personally and intellectually stimulating. Rigor is the foundation for thinking, questioning, communicating, teaching, and learning. Without rigor the learning environment
becomes uninteresting, detached, fragmented, and almost pointless. Rigor creates scholars.
I coach innovative school leaders who aspire to open private and/or charter schools across the country. I empower these leaders to develop their visions and open schools that focus on the core educational principals of diversity, equity, access, and rigor.
I3 Academy
Believe Circle Schools
Generation Success
ABA Healing Academy
The Leadership School
The Creative School
Stay DRMN
Vocal Justice
Homies Empowerment
Denver Independent School
Phoenix International School of the Arts
Trenton Homewerks
SA Prep
Essence Prep
Ameteka
AlI Academy
Saint Louis Voices Academy
I meet my clients where they are. I believe in building on my clients’ strengths and supporting their growth areas by enhancing their confidence, knowledge base, and network. The hour I spend with my clients is their hour, and they decide on the agenda. I also emphasize the absolute necessity of a healthy work/life balance and
organizational culture. My coaching is tailored to each client, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to the table.
I am really good at deeply understanding my clients’ passions and listening to the things that are not said. I am able to hear the needs in them as leaders, founders, and
individuals. I pride myself at being able to actively listen and then partner in strategizing a plan. I am also my clients’ biggest cheerleader and problem solver all at once. I am an introvert and thus naturally connect very deeply with my clients from the beginning. I look forward to working with you!
While I do work with some individual proposed schools, I generally coach via fellowships, incubators and organizations; namely, Camelback Ventures, High Tech High, Moonshot EdVentures, and The Opportunity Trust.
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