Our Team

Clyde Cole is an award-winning educator with 35 years of experience improving the lives of students and families from marginalized communities nationwide. Clyde is the Principal of Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School, which offers a college preparatory curriculum, includes a 4-year corporate work study program, and boasts a 100% college acceptance rate. Clyde began as a full-time Senior Associate at Great Schools Partnership in 2022 and is now an Independent Consultant for GSP with expertise in DEIB, Racial Equity, CRSE, and Diversifying the Educator Workforce. Clyde has a bachelor's degree from Northwestern University, a master's degree from New York University, an Urban School Leaders certificate from Harvard's Graduate School of Education, and a New York State School District Leader certificate from Bank Street's Graduate School of Education. He is an active member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., with roots in Panama and Jamaica, and is a proud native and resident of Brooklyn, NY.