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Gavin S.

CEO + School Leader

Gavin Schiffres graduated magna cum laude from Yale University with honors in both of his theses on charter schools policy and design. He has taught in New Haven, Israel, and St. Louis and worked to advance equity through policy positions at the Louisiana Department of Education and StudentsFirst. Gavin holds a Master's in Education and has been recognized as one of the country's most promising innovators in education by Forbes 30 Under 30, Teach For America, and a number of other organizations.

Gavin S.

personalized learning public schools
where students direct their own lives & learning

kairos (Anc. Greek): "the spirit of opportunity"

Recognized for Innovation

Kairos' approach to student choice and self-direction was highlighted by Forbes as one of the country's most innovative educational models to prepare kids for the 21st century.

Recognized for Academics

Kairos students learn 2-3x more each year than the average student. Charter School Growth Fund, which grows the nation's best public charter schools, is supporting Kairos' unique personalized learning model.

Recognized for Diversity

Kairos is intentionally integrating St. Louis through restorative justice, teaching children how to work and play across lines of difference. We are honored to to have been named by the Diverse Charter Schools Coalition as one of the only diverse-by-design schools in the St. Louis area.

Gavin S.

personalized learning public schoolswhere students direct their own lives & learning

kairos (Anc. Greek): "the spirit of opportunity"

Recognized for Innovation

Kairos' approach to student choice and self-direction was highlighted by Forbes as one of the country's most innovative educational models to prepare kids for the 21st century.

Recognized for Academics

Kairos students learn 2-3x more each year than the average student. Charter School Growth Fund, which grows the nation's best public charter schools, is supporting Kairos' unique personalized learning model.

Recognized for Diversity

Kairos is intentionally integrating St. Louis through restorative justice, teaching children how to work and play across lines of difference. We are honored to to have been named by the Diverse Charter Schools Coalition as one of the only diverse-by-design schools in the St. Louis area.

personalized learning public schools
where students direct their own lives & learning