Turning Numbers into Narratives: Using Data to Win Your Renewals
Charter renewals aren’t won with spreadsheets alone—they’re secured with compelling stories that connect data to student success, community impact, and mission fidelity. In this session, participants will learn how to transform their academic, operational, and financial data into persuasive narratives that resonate with authorizers, families, and stakeholders. Through hands-on activities and real-world examples, attendees will practice crafting data stories that highlight achievements, address challenges transparently, and build trust and confidence in their school’s future.
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Chief of Staff
Green Dot Public Schools
Annabelle is Chief of Staff at Green Dot. Previously, she served as Director of Policy and Public Affairs, leading national, state, and local advocacy and building relationships with elected officials, authorizers, and advocacy groups. Before Green Dot, she worked at the NYC Department of Education, creating multi-year strategic roadmaps impacting nearly 2 million students. Her projects included charter school placement in high-need areas, borough-wide Universal Pre-K expansion, and other system-wide initiatives. Annabelle holds master’s degrees from NYU Wagner (MPA) and the Broad Residency (Ed Leadership), and undergraduate degrees in political science and Middle Eastern studies from the University of Michigan.
Vice President of Technology
Green Dot Public Schools
As Vice President of Technology, Michael oversees Data & Analytics, Information Systems, and Information Technology. Prior to his current role, he served as the Director of Data & Analytics, Knowledge Management Manager, and as the founding Knowledge Management Analyst for Green Dot in 2008.
Michael earned his BA from the University of California, Los Angeles in Sociology and Political Science.
