Join us for a special live taping of the Charter School Insider podcast! This unique event will feature Daniel Casselli, President of BuyQ and host of the show, in conversation with Jen Davis Wickens, the founder of Impact Public Schools (Washington's largest charter school network) and Co-Founder of Seminar—a national professional development community for charter school executives. Daniel and Jen will be discussing the top leadership lessons and insights from year one of the Seminar Community. To learn more about Jen and Seminar check out: https://seminar.community/
Not familiar with the podcast? Charter School Insider: Lessons from the Nation’s Top Charter School Operators explores the behind-the-scenes business of running successful schools. Each episode offers listeners practical advice and innovative solutions from top charter schools across the country, covering topics like teacher recruitment, budget management, and community engagement. Several CO leaders have been featured on the show, including the League’s own Bill Knous, Tricia Noyola of Rocky Mountain Prep, and Nick Plantan and Ashley Wiegner of DSST.
In this live recording, Jen will share invaluable insights into overcoming operational challenges, fostering community, and driving excellence in charter school leadership. Attendees will gain firsthand knowledge from two leaders deeply committed to transforming education.
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Daniel Casselli
President, BuyQ
Daniel is a former classroom teacher and youth ministry director whose entrepreneurial spirit landed him in the world of education technology. At EVERFI Inc., he helped run business development efforts for EVERFI’s Financial Education Program and the company was eventually sold. Shortly before its acquisition, Daniel joined Class Technologies as one of the earliest sales hires and went on to lead K12 Enterprise Sales. He helped the company land its first 100+ K12 customers across public, charter, and private schools. Daniel brings these unique experiences to BuyQ where he is focused on growth, operational excellence, business strategy, and client satisfaction.
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Jen Davis Wickens
Co-Founder, Co-CEO, Seminar
Over the past two decades, Jen has co-led the launch of over a dozen high-performing K-12 schools. She founded Impact Public Schools, the largest charter network in Washington state. Jen co-founded the Washington state charter sector and served as Chief Regional Officer for Summit Public Schools, leading their first out-of-state expansion and launching Washington’s first charter schools. She has consulted for districts, charter schools, and nonprofits nationwide. Jen was Vice President of Teaching and Learning for Envision Schools and the Founding Principal of Impact Academy. She graduated from Willamette University, holds a Master’s in Education from Seattle University, was a Stanford Principal Fellow, and earned an administrative credential through New Leaders for New Schools. Jen is a Pahara Fellow, Co-President of Seattle Prep’s Parent Association, VP of Philanthropy for Seattle’s National Charity League, and an active member of Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) Seattle.
