David Spencer

Next year, David will be the founding principal of KIPP Indianapolis’ first high school. David was the founding Director of Blended Learning at Moving Everest Charter School in Chicago, IL and currently serves as their Assistant Principal. Prior to moving to Chicago, David taught at YES Prep Brays Oaks and Fondren Middle School in Houston, Texas as a Teach For America corps member. While working on Teach For America’s Institute staff, he served as a Corps Member Advisor, Curriculum Specialist and School Director. After moving to Chicago, David served as the Senior Director of Learning for By The Hand Club For Kids and helped the organization create a blended learning environment for all of their students in first through eighth grade. David has a B.S. in Political Science and Journalism from Texas Christian University, an M.A. in Youth and Young Adult Ministry from Andrews University and an M.S. in Educational Leadership from Columbia University. Outside of school, David enjoys watching movies and discovering new restaurants with his wife and newborn son.