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 Leadership
Team
Board
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Leadership
Team
Mary-Dean Barringer
Chief Executive Officer
Mary-Dean Barringer has the responsibility for the development and expansion of the
Institute’s neurodevelopmental model for schools. Her efforts leading the
All Kinds of Minds' programs have resulted in more than 48,000 K–12 educators
receiving and implementing research-based training about learning variation to
better instruct struggling students.
Throughout her path in education, Mary-Dean has dedicated herself to keeping
America focused on learning -- making schools effective learning environments
for all children. Prior to her tenure at All Kinds of Minds, Mary-Dean was a
founding board member of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
and then served as Vice President of Outreach and Mobilization for the
non-profit education organization for a decade. During this time she worked
with state policymakers and national organizations to develop financial and
other incentives to encourage teachers to seek National Board Certification. By
2000, 38 states and 200 districts had embraced the program that grew in volume
from 200 in the first year to 14,000 six years later.
Mary-Dean started her career as teacher of exceptional needs students in
Michigan. As a special education teacher for thirteen years, Mary Dean received
numerous awards and recognition for her innovation and advocacy, including the
1985 Council for Exceptional Children’s National Teacher of the Year award.
Mary-Dean received a Bachelor’s of Science in special education from Eastern
Michigan University and earned a dual-major Master’s of Science in
developmental disabilities and early childhood from Wayne State University. She
pursued doctoral studies in education policy at Michigan State University until
1994. In 2008, Mary-Dean was inducted into the Eastern Michigan University
College of Education Hall of Fame. This honor celebrates alumni who have
distinguished themselves in the field of education, both locally and
nationally.
Mary Jo Dunnington
Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
Mary Jo Dunnington is oversees the organization's external strategies, including
philanthropy, sales and marketing, public relations and policy work. Mary Jo
was a Morehead Scholar at the University of North Carolina, and holds both an
MBA and a Master's in education from Stanford University. Her professional
experience includes developing and promoting teacher networks and professional
development at the National Geographic Society; serving as Chief Operating
Officer of the Partnership for New York City; and helping the North Carolina
Network of Grantmakers develop a strategic agenda for K-12 education
philanthropy in the state. She has a deep interest in and passion for our
mission and in helping nonprofit organizations thrive.
Darla Iuliucci
National Director, Programs for Schools
Darla joined All Kinds of Minds in 2003, bringing her background in education,
her business talent, and her heart for students to the Institute's sales team.
After teaching high school English and History in Florida and North Carolina,
Darla shifted the focus of her career to providing targeted support to
individual struggling learners through Sylvan Learning Center. Serving as
Center and Educational Director at multiple locations for Sylvan, Darla
achieved significant growth for the company, including doubling center size
through effective implementation of marketing and sales campaigns. She is also
credited with raising student achievement through staff development and
implementation of learning plans for students. Leveraging these educational and
business achievements, Darla's current focus is on program and account
management for the sales, delivery and implementation of All Kinds of Minds'
Programs in schools throughout the US and abroad. She received her B.S in
Secondary Education from Troy State University.
Michele Robinson
Director of Alumni, National Faculty, and Implementation
Michele Robinson’s focus at All Kinds of Minds is Program Development and
Implementation, providing support services and building the capacity of
districts, schools and teachers to understand and provide instruction that
meets the learning needs of students, as well as contributing to the
development of the Institute’s research base and programs. Michele began her
involvement with All Kinds of Minds while teaching fifth grade, attending the
Schools Attuned Program and integrating the principles and concepts of the
program into her teaching practice. When she joined the staff of All Kinds of
Minds in 1999, she delivered the Schools Attuned Program to educators in North
Carolina and across the United States. Michele has led several initiatives for
Schools Attuned, including oversight of state programs in North Carolina and
Oklahoma, followed by management of the program’s Curriculum Development team.
She earned a Bachelor of Science in elementary education from Appalachian State
University and her master’s in education from the University of North Carolina
at Charlotte.
Pat Sinelli
Director of Development
Pat Sinelli is responsible for fundraising and donor relations. She has
extensive experience at launching and building start-up organizations and
programs. As vice president of the National Board for Profes¬sional Teaching
Standards, her responsibilities included managing a 63-member board of
directors, establishing a system of national certification, and launching a
membership program for National Board Certified Teachers. A founding consultant
and staff member at the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, she worked to launch
the organization. She has worked as a consultant in fundraising, non-profit
governance, management, and corporate relations. Pat graduated Summa cum Laude
from Central Michigan University. She earned her Certified Association
Executive designation in 2002.
Board of
Trustees
All Kinds of Minds is fortunate that these distinguished
Leaders in business and non profit sectors serve on its Board of Trustees.
Mary-Dean Barringer
All Kinds of Minds, CEO
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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Sally Bowles
Independent Consultant
Foundation and not-for-profit sector
Essex, Connecticut
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Gary B. Cohen
CO2 Partners,LLC, Co-Founder
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Mark W. Grayson
Media entrepreneur
Fairfield, Connecticut
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Patrick W. Gross
The Lovell Group, Chairman
Washington, D.C.
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M. Roch Hillenbrand
Private Equity Investor & philanthropy
Naples, Florida
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Robert LeBuhn
Private Equity Investor & philanthropy
New York, New York
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Tobin V. Levy
Mathematics Teacher
Hamilton Township School District
Goldman, Sachs & Co., CFO (retired)
Princeton, New Jersey
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John C. O’Hara, Jr.
Franklin Street Partners, COO
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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All Kinds of Minds Co Founders
Charles R. Schwab |
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Dr. Melvin Levine |
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