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Dr. Nadira Jack

Executive Strategist  ·  Author  ·  Systems Architect

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Executive Profile

Transformational executive, published author, and strategic advisor with 20+ years of experience designing and elevating mission-driven institutions. Specializes in governance alignment, fiscal strategy, and systems design that drive measurable impact and long-term sustainability.

Advises boards, foundations, and executive leaders on growth, transition, and institutional reinvention — translating complex challenges into clear strategy and scalable execution.

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Strategic Planning

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Governance Leadership

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Systems Design

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Stakeholder Engagement

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Coaching & Mentorship

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Fiscal Strategy

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Crisis Management

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Curriculum Architecture

Results

Impact by the Numbers

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ELA Proficiency
NJDOE Recognized
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Math Proficiency
Top-Performing K–8
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Operating Budget
Fiscal Stewardship
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Staff Led
Executive Team
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Years Experience
Education & Strategy
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Publications
Books & Journals
Career

Professional Journey

2022 – PRESENT
Chief Executive Officer
JCGCS · Jersey City, NJ
Transformational leader guiding the strategic vision, culture, and academic direction of a NJDOE-recognized top-performing K–8 charter school. Architect of innovative learning systems, $9M budget stewardship, and a 75+ person team driving equity-centered excellence.
2019 – PRESENT
Adjunct Professor
Education, Literacy & Leadership
Designs and teaches graduate and doctoral courses bridging theory, research, and real-world application. Develops innovative curricula fostering critical inquiry, equity-centered reflection, and transformative leadership practice.
2016 – 2022
Chief School Administrator
JCGCS · Jersey City, NJ
Directed cross-functional initiatives advancing organizational strategy, culture, and mission alignment. Advised the Board on emerging issues with strategic counsel and data-driven insights. Led crisis response and strategic planning with transparency and emotional intelligence.
2012 – 2016
Founding Principal
JCGCS · Jersey City, NJ
Authored and secured NJDOE approval for the school's charter, launching a mission-driven institution grounded in equity and innovation. Built foundational systems for curriculum, culture, and instructional excellence while leading all academic and operational functions.
Expertise

Leadership in Action

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Program & Academic Architecture
  • Designed an instructional ecosystem fusing academic rigor, cultural intelligence, and student agency
  • Achieved 93% ELA and 87% Math proficiency through coaching, data reflection, and collective leadership
  • Built scalable, equity-centered learning systems transforming classrooms into engines of liberation
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Board Strategy & Governance
  • Chief strategic partner to Board of Trustees aligning governance, compliance, and long-term growth
  • Translated complex educational data into compelling narratives for stakeholder trust and investment
  • Designed governance structures elevating strategic clarity, policy alignment, and performance
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Executive & Organizational Leadership
  • Led 75+ person team driving cross-functional coherence and operational excellence within a $9M organization
  • Cultivated high-accountability, high-belonging culture through leadership coaching and talent pipelines
  • Secured mission-aligned partnerships with universities, civic, and philanthropic organizations
Credentials

Academic Excellence

🎓 Education

Ed.D. in K-12 Administrative Leadership
St. Peter's University, Jersey City, NJ
Thesis: "A Case Study of the Co-Development of Hip-Hop Based Social Justice Curriculum among Educators & Students"
MA in Urban Education, Administration & Supervision
New Jersey City University, Jersey City, NJ
Thesis: "Parental Involvement in the Development of Literacy Skills"
BA in Political Science & Criminal Justice
St. Peter's University, Jersey City, NJ

📜 Certifications & Licensure

2015School Administrator License
2011Principal License
2010Supervisor License
2007Special Education Certificate
2006Elementary School Teacher License

30+ courses taught spanning Ed.D., M.Ed., and Undergraduate programs — including Instructional Leadership, Organizational Behavior & Culture, Evidence-Based Teaching, Strategic Decision Making, Legal Issues for Leaders, and Curriculum Development.

Scholarship

Publications & Thought Leadership

2021
ReconstructEd
Education Podcast
2020
The Pedagogy of Consciousness
Urban Education Culture & Communities
2018
Revolutionizing Education in Equity, Equality & Reform in Contemporary Public Education
IGI Global
2017
Teacher Preparatory Programs & Culturally Responsive Teaching in Cultural Awareness and Competency Development in Higher Education
IGI Global
2015
A Case-Study of Educators and Students Co-Development of Hip-Hop Social Justice Curriculum
Research Study
2009
Stemming the Tide of White-Collar Crime
Co-Author / Technical Researcher
2006
Building the Bridge towards Learning: The Role of Parental Figures in the Development of Literacy Skills
Research Publication
2004
International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts, Inc., Volume 16(1)
Co-Editor
Engagement

Service & Community Impact

🤝 Committees & Board Service

2023Forever Girls Inc., Board Member
2022ACE University Curriculum Committee
2021NJDOE Commissioner's Advisory Committee
2020NJPCSA, Advocacy Team Member
2017Hudson County Curriculum Consortium Team, Captain & Writer

⭐ Additional Experience

15+ years advancing instructional excellence, educator development, and student-centered learning design
10+ years providing executive leadership consulting and systems strategy to mission-driven organizations
MicroSociety® International Consultant and Senior Curriculum Architect
Post Graduate-Level Curriculum Writer and Instructional Design Specialist, American College of Education
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Schooling systems need to give students the freedom to become individual architects of their own learning.
Dr. Nadira Jack
Executive Strategist · Author · Systems Architect

Let's Connect

Ready to reimagine what's possible.

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nadirajack727@gmail.com
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201.912.5298
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www.reconstructedu.com