Michael Farkosh

Head of Talent, Teaching, and Learning
Vertex Partnership Academy

Michael Farkosh began his career in public education in 2006 as a high school English teacher in a migrant farming community in Arizona with Teach For America. He’s been a founding teacher and leader at three New York City public schools and has taught grades 5-11. Michael led Girls Prep Bronx Middle School to a Recognition School designation — reserved for schools with achievement and growth in the top 15% in the state — before serving as the Director of Humanities for a network of schools. Immediately prior to joining Vertex, Michael led learning and development for the Brand team, with staff in 27 countries, at Accenture, a professional services consulting firm. He has an undergraduate degree in political science, magna cum laude, and two master’s degrees, in secondary education and urban education leadership. He's conversationally proficient in Spanish, French, and Portuguese.

Sessions

• From Pillars to Portrait: Defining the Graduate of a Modern High School
• Is Equitable Grading Good for Kids?