Monica Maccera Filppu is an educator and non-profit leader dedicated to ensuring that all children receive the high-quality education they need to achieve their full potential and build the life of their choosing. With nearly 30 years of experience, she has focused on expanding access to strong educational opportunities for children and families, particularly by strengthening teacher preparation, advocating for school choice, and developing innovative learning models. She began as a third-grade teacher in a dual-language school and went on to lead an alternate teacher certification pathway at Teach For America Connecticut. She later founded and led Great Oaks Charter School in Bridgeport, where she implemented a high-dosage tutoring model, and helped build a teacher residency program in Western Massachusetts. Most recently, she served as Executive Director of Common Ground High School in New Haven. Monica holds a Master’s in TESOL/Bilingual Education from Georgetown University.
