School Support Organizations

Children First Networks

Children First Network (CFN) is an initiative designed to integrate operational and instructional support for schools. The goal is to expand the philosophy of devolving as much decision-making power as possible to the people who know schools best: principals, teachers and school staff. Each CFN network employs a 13-person, cross-functional team directly accountable to principals that delivers personalized service to an average of 25 schools. The ultimate goal is to streamline operations and build capacity within schools so school-based staff can focus their time on instruction and accelerate student achievement.

The following networks of principals have chosen to operate as a Children First Network:

CEI-PEA Support Organization
Ben Waxman

Community LSO
Yvonne Young

Empowerment Support Organization
Yuet Chu
Bob Cohen
Chris Groll
Laurence Harvey
Anya Hurwitz
Doug Knecht/Patrick Fagan
Jan McDonald
Varleton McDonald
Altagracia Santana
Emily Sharrock
Charlene Smith

Integrated Curriculum and Instruction LSO
Gerard Beirne
Laura Feijoo
Dan Feigelson
Ira Pernick*
Janet Won*

Leadership LSO
Richard Cintron
Irene Rogan                                                       

New Visions Partnership Support Organization
Chad Vignola


* The Pernick and Won networks will share one CFN team.