Intellex Acquires Expert by Big Village

We're thrilled to announce that Intellex has acquired Expert by Big Village, effective March 22, 2024. This strategic move enhances our capabilities and strengthens our commitment to delivering exceptional solutions to our customers.

Stay tuned for more updates on how this acquisition will benefit our clients and experts.

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Expert Details

Education

ID: 732162 Michigan, USA

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Expert is a Philadelphia transplant who graduated from Rutgers University and Rutgers University Law School. He was named CEO after a months-long, board-conducted nationwide search. Prior to joining the board, he served as deputy administrative director of Delaware County Intermediate Unit (DCIU), a Delaware County-based regional education services agency servicing 15 school districts and over 100,000 students. He also served as the deputy director for the School District of Philadelphia before taking on the leadership role at DCIU. In Philadelphia, he oversaw programs in over 80 high schools containing over 150,000 students. In both DCIU and Philadelphia, expert created unique, state of the art best practice education opportunities for students. Additionally, for over 5 years, he was an adjunct professor for graduate level education courses at Cabrini College.

Dynamic, influential and decisive Nonprofit Executive with a demonstrated track record of leading tactical program development, operations management and budget oversight, eager to contribute advanced leadership and community outreach talents toward optimizing the goals of a progressive education industry employer. Licensed attorney with an in-depth grasp of legal compliance, fund administration and staff development. Proponent of integrating next-generation technology applications and tools to enhance program quality and outcomes.

In his new role as chief executive, expert oversees operations at the charter system’s seven schools, which include UPA’s four campuses (UPA Expert Murray Elementary, UPA Ellen Thompson Elementary, University Prep Middle School and University Prep High School) and UPSM’s three campuses (UPSM Elementary School, UPSM Middle School and UPSM High School). In total, the seven University Prep campuses serves approximately 3,000 students.

Expert has consulted on a large number of topics, including but not limited to: Education Software, Special education, Education and Curriculum, Common Core, Federal and State Education policy and law, Education and hardware, Education and telemedicine, charter school law, for profit education, SIS systems,.

Education

Year Degree Subject Institution
Year: 2000 Degree: J.D Subject: Law, Political Science, Education Institution: Rutgers University

Work History

Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2013 to Present Employer: Undisclosed Title: CEO Department:
Responsibilities:
 Provide leadership and vision for the 350 University Prep staff.
 Accept ultimate management responsibility for the effective and efficient day to day operation of the company.
 Ensure the fulfillment of the performance standards delineated in the contractual agreement with the Public Schools Academies of Detroit.
 Serve as the face and voice of the organization with the general public.
 Design and implement strategies to ensure adequate student enrollment and effective parental involvement.
 Lead the funds development program in collaboration with the boards.
 Provide academic direction for the success of over 4000 students
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2007 to 2013 Employer: DELAWARE COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT/CHESTER UPLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT Title: Deputy Director Department:
Responsibilities:
 Began tenure in role as District Liaison and received appointment to Deputy Administrative Director; concurrently perform both roles.
 The Delaware County Intermediate Unit (DCIU) is a regional education services agency. DCIU provides leadership for the development of innovative and cost-effective programs to meet the needs of Delaware County. DCIU serves more than 80,000 school-aged students(prek-12) and more than 6,000 educators on a regional basis. Direct instruction is provided to more than 15,000 students enrolled in DCIU’s Special Programs (including but not limited to Learning Disability, autistic support, Head Start, IU Gifted, Non-public, Early Intervention, and Career and Technical Education.)
 Designed curriculum and supervised staff to ensure proper instruction occurring in classrooms
 Provide visionary leadership for program development, quality control and staff development initiatives for various campuses with 3000+ students.
 Spearhead the development of education programs to drive competencies and provide a platform for High School Students to participate in training programs designed to promote smart career choices/paths.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2003 to 2007 Employer: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA Title: Deputy Director Department:
Responsibilities:
 Provided operational leadership for the Office of Secondary Education; aggressively developed and implemented key performance indicators with a focus on improving metrics and outcomes for this division of the Philadelphia City School District.
 Administered 174 High School programs serving 16,000+ students; supervised 50 Education to Career Coordinators tasked with preparing students for admission to post secondary education and professional certification programs.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2000 to 2003 Employer: MINTZER, SAROWITZ, ZERIS, LEDVA AND MEYERS LLP Title: Attorney Department:
Responsibilities:
 Independently pursued and acquired new clients; acted as key counsel in criminal, civil, medical malpractice, municipal law and estate planning and real estate cases.
 Effectively managed all aspects of litigation; conducted depositions, attended mediations and performed trial work in both State and Federal Court.
 Applied strong legal insight and ability to navigate complex litigation processes in representing clients in product liability, insurance, real estate and workers compensation cases.
 Independently governed case load, attended court conferences and oral arguments on motions for summary judgment and dismissal; drafted motions, pleadings and discovery demands.

Career Accomplishments

Associations / Societies
American Association of Education administrators for the last 10 years
Licenses / Certifications
Licensed in PA and NJ for Law
Professional Appointments
Member of Board of Directors for Excellent School of Detroit. New Foundation Charter School, Appointed Board of Trustee Member, Treasurer for the Board, and Chairman of Fundraising Committee. Valley Forge Educational Services, Appointed Board of Governors Members. Employment Engagement Committee For Philadelphia Youth Network, Member
Awards / Recognition
Administrator of the year Philadelphia School District

Fields of Expertise

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