Executive Director

Dr. Richard Glass

Dr. Richard Glass, Jr. has a extensive work experience in the field of education. Dr. Richard currently holds the position of Regional Vice President of Operations at Chancelight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, where they focus on providing alternative education to scholars aged 16-21. Dr. Glass has also served as the Executive Director of Concerned Christian Men | Chicago, a nonprofit organization that empowers boys and young men to develop social and technical skills. Dr. Richard is the Founder & Chief Learning Officer of Boys Lab, an organization aimed at fostering learning for boys. Dr. Glass has held various leadership roles in schools, such as Assistant Principal for Academics & Teacher Development at Bronzeville Academy Charter School, Chief Executive & Education Officer at Ryan Banks Academy, Principal & Humanities Instructor at Phalen Leadership Academies, Principal at Legacy Charter School of Chicago, and Principal at Urban Prep Academies. Dr. Richard has also worked as a Teaching Assistant Principal and Teacher at Chicago Public Schools, where they started their career as a School Clerk I. Throughout their career, Dr. Richard Glass, Jr. has demonstrated a commitment to academic and personal success for students and has received recognition for their efforts in improving graduation rates and college acceptances.