Board of Trustees
The Founding Board consists of the Co-Founders, plus seven diverse, highly capable professionals who collectively hold expertise in areas critical to Map Academy’s educational success, legal compliance, and fiscal viability. These Founding Board members were selected because their philosophies and expertise align with and reflect Map Academy’s mission, and because they share the vision of the founders of Map Academy.
RACHEL BABCOCK / Co-Director & Co-Founder / Full bio here.
MARY BURKE is the former Dean and Vice President of Academics and Administrative Affairs at Quincy College at Plymouth. In her role, Mary was responsible for all academic and administrative matters for the college, including overseeing programming and managing all aspects of the Plymouth campus. Mary’s commitment to Map Academy comes from a career working on behalf of students, and is eager to partner with the school to allow Map Academy students the opportunity to take college classes as well. She is an advocate for providing flexible academic pathways and intensive supports to students from nontraditional backgrounds.
JOSH CHARPENTIER / Co-Director & Co-Founder / Full bio here.
EDWARD JACOUBS is Director of Grants and Special Projects for the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office. He brings to the Board experience designing and implementing programs for off-track youth, and he has authored and received numerous grants focused on supporting Map Academy’s target population. Ed will help facilitate change for high-risk youth through his deep connections to local organizations that can provide resources and supports to Map Academy students and families. Edward is the Chair of the Map Academy Board of Trustees.
PAUL KITCHEN is the former Business Administrator at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, and one of the Bristol County Commissioners as well as the former Business Administrator for the Freetown-Lakeville, Fairhaven and Fall River Public Schools. Paul brings over 20 years of school finance experience to the Board. He holds a law degree and worked as an Assistant District Attorney at the Bristol County District Attorney’s office. Paul’s extensive school business and law background will support Map Academy’s fiscal health and legal obligations. Paul is the Treasurer of the Map Academy Board of Trustees.
DAVID PECK is retired as Director of Facility Planning and Space Management/Architect for Children’s Hospital, Boston and currently serves as the Building Commissioner for the Town of Plymouth. David brings to the Board his experience developing buildings and properties and is a member of multiple committees that manage public funds to create and sustain public-use projects. David will leverage his knowledge about building design and previous service as a founding Board member for another charter school to ensure Map Academy offers students a physical environment that adheres to all building codes and laws and maximizes learning.