Professional Biography
Chenelle Boatswain serves as Co-Academic Director for the Project-Based Learning certificate program at Penn GSE. In this role, she directs the Project-Based Learning Certificate Program, and supports related research initiatives. Chenelle previously served as an instructor for the leadership track of the Project-Based Learning Certificate Program and as a member of the research team affiliated with the program. Prior to joining the Penn GSE community, Chenelle served as the middle school director for a K-8 charter school in Minneapolis. Her work included curriculum and assessment design, delivering ongoing teacher development, leading family engagement initiatives, managing community partnerships, and operating a school-wide after-school enrichment program. Chenelle’s current interests include designing education models that cultivate cultural, intellectual, and socio-emotional thriving for school-age and professional learners. Chenelle is currently completing a doctorate of education in Educational Leadership at Penn GSE.
