About Us
Deeply involved — and as hands-on as you’d like
Rooted in real-world experience
Practical and actionable
The FractionalED Partners Difference
We don’t just understand your challenges - we’ve lived them. Our firsthand experience with the same challenges you face enables us to deliver practical, proven solutions with the confidence that comes from having walked the path ourselves.
We have deep expertise launching and running teacher preparation programs and working in leadership roles for a variety of school districts, charter management organizations, higher education, and ed nonprofits.
Meet the Core Team
Christina Hall, JD, M.Ed.
Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Scaling and Growth, Talent Development & Partnerships (CEO/COS/COO/Founder)
Partner
Christina is a co-founder of Urban Teachers, where she grew the program into a nationwide model for educator preparation. With a background in strategic planning, performance management, and partnership development, Christina has led large-scale initiatives to improve educational equity. She brings unparalleled expertise in scaling impactful programs and building advocacy networks to FractionalED Partners.
Kerry Whitacre, EdD, PMP
Talent Development, Recruiting, Marketing & Partnerships (Head of Talent/Growth)
Partner
Kerry brings over 30 years of experience in education, state government, and nonprofit leadership, with expertise in human capital development and equity-driven strategies. As a former leader at Urban Teachers, she scaled the program to become one of the largest teacher residencies in the country. Kerry specializes in strategic planning, recruitment, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring our clients build sustainable and impactful programs.
Our Expert Network: More Than a Team
We know that complex challenges in the K-12 sector demand specialized expertise. That's why our core strength is amplified by a trusted bench of affiliated consultants and subject matter experts.
These are not generalists; they are seasoned leaders who know our model, share our commitment to excellence, and are ready to deploy instantly for your most mission-critical projects. We bring you the right expert, right now, without the hiring overhead.
This network ensures we stay ahead of the curve and deliver the comprehensive support your work demands, including:
Data system support and quantitative analysis
Early Childhood & Special Education
Curriculum Design
Marlene Megos
Marlene is a passionate leader with over 30 years of experience in district leadership, educator preparation, workforce development, and program sustainability. As the founder of Equate Education and the co-creator of the Connecticut Teacher Residency Program, she has secured millions in funding and supported the placement of over 120 new educators of color.
Amber Woodruff, M.Ed.
Amber is a seasoned educator, strategist, and equity advocate with more than 15 years of experience designing innovative solutions for residency and apprenticeship programs. Her work includes leading curriculum development and assessments for the Capital Teaching Residency at KIPP DC and launching initiatives to increase Black teacher retention. Amber’s expertise in program design and equity ensures our clients achieve transformative outcomes.
Roxanne White
A former classroom teacher and professional developer with 30 years in education, Roxanne has served as Director of Early Childhood Programs for Children’s Literacy Initiative, as Director of Achievement First - a school reform initiative through the Fund for Educational Excellence in Baltimore, and as a National Fellow for the Institute for Learning out of the University of Pittsburgh. Most recently, she served as the Chief Academic Officer for City Teaching Alliance (formerly known as Urban Teachers).