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intersections™ envisions schools and organizations where everyone thrives.
Community-specific data gives education and business leaders the tools to improve systems, create a positive culture for team members and leaders, and foster a culture of belonging for all.
Vision
Values
Compassion
Caring for ourselves and the people we serve enable us to bring our full, authentic selves to our work. Human connection comes first.
Candor
Integrity and transparency build deep trust and connection. Being open about who we are and who we want to be creates the vulnerability necessary for true collaboration.
Collaboration
We live, work, and breathe together. There is no hierarchy or “expert” – only a group of talented people with their own unique experiences, perspectives, and expertise.
Communication
Our written, verbal, and nonverbal interactions are the pathway to optimal human engagement and relationships. Open communication creates meaningful connection.
About the name
The name intersections™ is rooted in the following concepts:
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The term "intersectionality," coined by Kimberly Crenshaw in 1989 to highlight the unique experiences based on people's social identities, specifically highlighting the discrimination Black women face. "Intersectionality" is essential for unpacking the multiple layers of identity-based outcomes in schools and organizations. As the founder of intersections™, Andrew acknowledges that his layered privileged identities require him to bring a critical lens to his own positionality in the work and to center the intersecting experiences of minoritized groups. Crenshaw's work also focuses on education, the criminal justice system, and child outcomes, all of which are priority sectors for intersections™.
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Organizations are made up of complex, intersecting elements. Change in organizations therefore requires operating not in a single domain but at multiple levels. intersections™ examines school and organization health at a variety of intersections, including data, strategy, and leadership.
About the founder
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Andrew Knips is a lifelong student, educator, and coach. ​His work operates at the intersection of education (coaching and facilitation), content design (writing and workshops), and data (tools and analytics).
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As someone who holds nearly every privileged identity, he leans into both the importance and contradictions of his positionality in his work around identity and equity. He is committed to helping schools and organizations thrive while closing the distance between who he is and who he wants to be.
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Andrew is a former master teacher, school administrator, and leadership coach. He holds roles ​​​as a racial literacy trainer, measurement lead, learning program facilitator, content designer, data consultant, strategic planning consultant, cultural sensitivity trainer, and executive coach.
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Andrew co-authored Equity in Data: A Framework for What Counts in Schools, and has been published in journals and newspapers. He regularly presents his work at national conferences and contributes to his blog.
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He holds a principal certification in educational leadership from Temple University, a Masters in Urban Education from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Bachelors degrees in Political Science, International Studies, and Latin American Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has taught in the United States, China, and Venezuela.
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In his spare time, Andrew enjoys playing semiprofessional table tennis, studying nerdy board games, and spending time with his partner, child, and two cats.​
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