GCSA Staff

Tony has significant experience in the areas of associational and nonprofit management, resource development, advocacy, and government relations.

Elisa Falcó joined the Georgia Charter Schools Association in January 2011, after serving GCSA as a consultant to develop and implement quality initiatives. Elisa is the former principal of Tech High School in Atlanta.

Aarti Sharma comes to GCSA after serving as Director of the District Flexibility and Charter Schools Division at the Georgia Department of Education. In her role with the department, Aarti worked with more than 100 charter schools throughout Georgia. In 2016, the National Association of Charter School Authorizers selected Aarti for its NACSA Leaders Program.

Andrea is joining GCSA as Vice President of Policy and Advocacy after spending more than 15 years as a manager, strategist and advocate in the education and economic development sectors. Prior to joining GCSA, Andrea served as Director of New Site Development and Community Engagement with Citizens of the World Charter Schools. In this role […]

Jeniffer received her certificate in Secretarial Studies from Katharine Gibbs School in New York. Before joining GCSA, Jeniffer was the Administrative Assistant and Parent Coordinator at the Academy of Lithonia.

Jeff Homan joined the Georgia Charter Schools Association in September 2015, after serving three-plus years as the Principal at The Main Street Academy, a Fulton County charter school located in College Park serving students in Grades K through 8.

Dana joined the Georgia Charter Schools Association in August 2015 after wearing many hats in the non-profit world on a volunteer and professional level. With a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology from St. John’s University, Dana has lent her talents to cause-oriented organizations both nationally and internationally.

Shani Vickery is a 15-year veteran in the field of education. She has served as a teacher, teacher-leader, and an administrator. Shani began her career as a middle school teacher with the DeKalb County School System. While working in DeKalb, She taught ELA, math, and science. During her career as an educator, Shani has worked with general, gifted, and special needs populations.

Michelle comes to the Association after working for more than a decade as a journalist. Most recently, Michelle specialized in reporting on charter schools for WABE Radio, Atlanta’s NPR station.

Nikki Roberts has joined the Georgia Charter Schools Association (GCSA) team as an administrative assistant. Nikki comes to GCSA after working in administrative roles at Literacy Action, the Southeast region’s largest nonprofit in adult basic education.

Stefan McCain began his teaching career 21 years ago at Lindley Middle School in Cobb County as a Special Education teacher providing co-taught and pull-out services.

Ayana Clarke has joined the GCSA team as a program specialist. She has seen, first hand, how charter schools can positively impact the trajectory of a child’s education journey and enhance the growth of a community. Ayana entered the charter school arena in 2005 as Founding Dean of Students in a New York City charter school.