Chief Executive Officer

Jessica B. Chapman is a distinguished education administrator and the founder of Chapman Educational Collective, LLC, a consulting firm dedicated to empowering schools, districts, and communities. With over 22 years of experience, she's a results-driven leader with a proven ability to strategically execute organizational vision and cultivate positive, student-centered learning environments. Her philosophy is simple: placing students at the center of every decision is the foundation of success. Her leadership is defined by a deep commitment to fostering a strong, inclusive school culture that drives meaningful results. As the founding principal of the Tallahassee Collegiate Academy (TCA), she pioneered K-12 charter school authorization for Tallahassee State College. Under her guidance, TCA earned an "A" rating from the Florida Department of Education in its first and second years, an achievement praised by then Commissioner of Education, Manny Diaz, Jr. Her expertise also extends to innovative educational pathways; she was instrumental in the launch of the Leon County Virtual School franchise, which was named "Franchise of the Year" in 2021. Furthermore, she developed and led the Graduation Pathways program in Leon County, which led to a 25% district-wide increase in graduation rates from 2012 to 2015. Jessica holds a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from the American College of Education and a Bachelor of Science in Secondary English Education from Florida State University. As a dedicated professional, she partners with educational organizations to design and implement sustainable strategies that ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed, transforming educational landscapes one school at a time.