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Board of Managers: Melissa L. Peeples-Fullmore

Melissa L. Peeples-Fullmore

Appointed: Director 2017
MHS Class of 1991

Highlights: Dr. Fullmore has been an education professional for 30 years. She currently serves as the CEO of KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools, which educates over 3,100 K-12 students from the north and west sides of Jacksonville. Dr. Fullmore brings important experience to the Boards in areas of school administration, underserved children and families, scaling, strategic planning, and residential childhood education. Her professional and life experiences have demonstrated her ability to lead and influence.

An alumna of Milton Hershey School, Dr. Fullmore’s connection to the Hershey legacy runs deep. She is a recipient of the Milton Hershey School Alumni Career Achievement Award. Given her background, Dr. Fullmore has unique insights into the educational and social issues that face the students of Milton Hershey School.

Professional Experience

  • Chief Executive Officer, KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools
  • Chief Schools Officer, KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools
  • Program Officer for the Aspiring Leaders Program at Teaching Trust
  • Teacher and Administrator in Title I Public Schools
  • Education Director, AMIKids-Day Treatment and Residential Programs

Education

  • Ed.D., Education Policy and Leadership, Southern Methodist University
  • Ed.M., Leadership, Policy, and Reform, Harvard Graduate School of Education
  • M.Ed., Educational Leadership and Elementary Education, Florida A&M University
  • B.A., Communication, Lynn University

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