Dr. Marcie Curry

Senior Director of the Breakthrough Youth Network (BYN)

Marcie is responsible for oversight of all of Breakthrough’s education and youth development programs. She holds a BA in Secondary English Education (1997), a MA in Educational Leadership/Organizational Change (2012), and an Ed.D in Educational Leadership (2018). Marcie and her family have lived in East Garfield Park, where she has been working to close the achievement gap, for 18 years.

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Vision Shapers Conversations - Breakthrough's Response to the Achievement Gap During the Covid-19 Pandemic

After more than 20 years working in unison with the residents of East Garfield Park,…

by Dr. Marcie Curry

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Innovative Strategy Closes the Achievement Gap on Chicago’s West Side

After more than 20 years working in unison with the residents of East Garfield Park,…

by Dr. Marcie Curry