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The Museum School of East Dallas creates a one-of-a-kind K-8th grade educational environment that empowers East Dallas students and families to thrive in their communities and adapt to global changes by engaging in the museum school model. The Museum School is uniquely positioned to address both academic and socio-economic challenges in our community. They aim to cultivate the leaders of tomorrow—individuals who can pivot, think creatively, and solve problems in a dynamic global economy.
At The Museum School of East Dallas, they believe that when their kids thrive, East Dallas thrives. Their approach blends the accessibility of a public school with the innovation of a museum model, prioritizing smaller environments, extended enrichment programs, and character development, rooted in community. They offer comprehensive support services such as healthcare and nutrition to students and caregivers.
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The Museum School of East Dallas is looking for four new board members to start immediately. The term of commitment is two years. Qualifications of board members include:
Belief in the purpose of charter schools and in the mission of The Museum School of East Dallas
Belief that all children can achieve the highest levels of academic excellence
Availability to participate meaningfully in the founding process
Expertise in law, real estate, finance, governance, marketing, advocacy, community, strategy
Personal experience with entrepreneurship and working on diverse teams
Willingness to use personal and professional networks on behalf of the school
Commitment to improve the quality of education for children in The Museum School of East Dallas
Board members meet once a month.
If you are interested in serving on this board, please contact Loren Colman at lcolman@fellow.bes.org
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Responsibilities of board members include:
Assisting with the review of the charter school application
Assisting in the design of business and facilities plans to prepare the school for sound fiscal health
Helping cultivate community support and galvanize a network of strategic partnerships
Developing and perpetuating a Board to govern the school and be accountable for the school’s success
Advocating for the mission and vision of the proposed school
Capitalizing on personal/professional networks for the financial/political/organizational benefit of the school
Committing 8-10 hours monthly to school-related work, including meetings, phone calls, and emails
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