Meet The Team
Jo Cheadle
US Managing Director
Jo Cheadle
US Managing Director
Jo holds a British Honors Degree in Education with a focus on culture and linguistics. From a position with the Office of Standards in Education for the UK DOE, Jo came to the US over 12 years ago and has developed her knowledge of what makes a great school as teacher, principal, chief academic officer and school improvement project lead. She is a passionate and knowledgeable educator with experience in over 20 states across the US. She specializes in school and district transformation, with a drive to ensuring equitable access for all students. Jo’s vision, strategy creation and divergent thinking motivate and drive change.
Specialist Areas:
- Education Review
- Education Transformation
- Education Workforce Development
- PRPIL
Neil Tembulkar
Program Director, PRPIL
Neil Tembulkar
Program Director, PRPIL
Neil has a comprehensive contemporary understanding of the ever-evolving teacher labour market and the overall landscape of education certification in Massachusetts (and in the United States more broadly.)
Previously, Neil has been the Director of Strategic Initiatives at Boston Children’s Museum and was responsible for launching new programs, co-authoring a post-Covid-19 strategic plan, and innovating exciting new ways to bring Boston Children’s Museum closer to the educator community in Massachusetts.
Prior to the Museum, Neil was the President of a young STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Mathematics) education learning center in the Greater Boston area called Einstein’s Workshop – working with licensed teachers to develop and test new curricula (after schools and on weekends) to fill the technology education gaps that existed in local public school systems at that time.
He is now Program Director for PRPIL.
Specialist Areas:
- Education Workforce Development
- PRPIL
Professor Dr Pedro Noguera
Etio Advisor
Professor Dr Pedro Noguera
Etio Advisor
Pedro Noguera is one of the nation’s leading scholars on issues related to race, inequality, and education. Currently he serves as the Dean of the Rossier School of Education, and Distinguished Professor of Education at USC. Previously he held endowed chairs at UCLA, NYU, Harvard and the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of 15 books, hundreds of articles and editorials, and serves as an advisor to several states, school districts, foundations, NGOs and nonprofits. Noguera has received eight honorary doctorates from American universities, and he has received several awards for his research and advocacy efforts aimed at promoting educational equity. In 2023 he was ranked 1st in the nation for influence and impact in the field of education, by Education Week. He was born in NY City to Caribbean immigrants, and is the father of five children, and grandfather to five.
Dr Dia Bryant
Etio Advisor
Dr Dia Bryant
Etio Advisor
Dia Bryant specializes in advising and training urban superintendents to build and sustain high-performing district teams. Previously, she served as the Executive Director at The Education Trust New York and held various roles at the New York City Department of Education, including Special Assistant to the First Deputy Chancellor.
With extensive experience in educational leadership, Dia has a proven track record in instructional design, equitable school improvement, and change management. She earned her bachelor's degree in Economics from Kalamazoo College, a master’s in Math Education from Brooklyn College, and a Doctorate in Education Leadership from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Angela Prince
School Support Partner
Angela Prince
School Support Partner
Throughout Angela's 30 year career as an educator, her belief has been that all children have the right to a quality education and as educators we have a moral responsibility and obligation to provide that education for them. We have to be the advocate and champions for our students and insist that they become the best they can be. She strongly believes that effective leaders are more than managers. They have vision, instinct, a natural ability to develop a shared vision, and they intuitively value the contributions and efforts of co-workers in their organization.
She believes that it is the responsibility of leaders to initiate action, anticipate and recognize changes in their environment that will affect their organization, schools and/or districts; and challenge the status quo, the established ways of operating and doing things that could potentially interfere with the realization of the organizations’ vision.
Chris Mastrogiacomo
Customer Success Manager
Chris Mastrogiacomo
Customer Success Manager
Chris is the Customer Success Manager for Etio's PRPIL program. After completing his Master’s of Science in Special Education, Chris completed the PRPIL program himself to earn his Initial License in Teachers of Students with Moderate Disabilities. Chris worked in schools under that and his English teaching license for 16 years prior to joining Etio. Chris brings a plethora of educational experiences, including opening Massachusetts’ first virtual school and beginning a post-secondary transition program for students with disabilities. With a high level of understanding for educational laws and regulations, as well as intricate knowledge of the Massachusetts’ teacher licensing system, Chris joined Etio's PRPIL program in July 2024.
Specialist Areas:
- Education Review
- Education Workforce Development
- PRPIL
Dr. Tarrieck Rideaux
School Support Partner
Dr. Tarrieck Rideaux
School Support Partner
Specialist Areas:
- Education Review
- Education Transformation
Liz Boyce
Project & Administration Manager
Liz Boyce
Project & Administration Manager
Liz possesses a comprehensive understanding of the U.S. educational landscape, with specific expertise in transforming K-12 public and charter schools nationwide. She plays an instrumental role in state and district-wide educational initiatives, delivering a diverse set of critical services that range from strategic planning and data analytics to technology implementation and comprehensive reporting. As an integral part of the team, Liz collaborates with educators from across the country, working towards the development of teachers and leaders, bridging achievement gaps, ensuring equitable access, and fostering the growth of all schools.
Specialist Areas:
- Education Review
- Education Transformation
- Education Workforce Development