Mosaica Education Hires Dr. Vincent Ferrandino

Mosaica Education, Inc. appoints Dr. Vincent Ferrandino as Executive Vice President and President of its Global Educators subsidiary effective July 1, 2009.

New York, NY (PRWEB) May 17, 2009 -- Mosaica Education, Inc. (Mosaica) announced today the appointment of Dr. Vincent Ferrandino as Executive Vice President of the Company and President of its Global Educators subsidiary. Dr. Ferrandino, who most recently worked as Special Advisor to the Minister of Education in United Arab Emirates, will assume his new position on July 1. He said, "I am very excited about joining Mosaica. I look forward to assisting the Company with continuing its quality growth in the U.S. and internationally."

Prior to his work in United Arab Emirates, where he led a team of international consultants and local educators in Pre-K-12 school reform, Dr. Ferrandino served as Executive Director of the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP). He has also served as the Executive Director of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) accreditation agency and as Commissioner of Education for the State of Connecticut.

Michael J. Connelly, Mosaica's Chief Executive Officer said the Company was thrilled that Dr. Ferrandino is joining Team Mosaica. "We have known Vince for a long time, and he has proven to be a reliable advisor and friend. Vince's entire career has been focused on enhancing student achievement and developing career opportunities for gifted educators. His new role with Mosaica will allow him to build on both initiatives."

Mosaica (www.mosaicaeducation.com) is a leader in the operation of innovative charter schools and operates 76 school programs in seven states and the District of Columbia, and in the Middle East. Global Educators specializes in job placement and staff recruitment for educational professionals worldwide.

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