Charo Chaney is the Head of School at Keith. She is well-qualified, highly experienced and passionate about the school, its staff and faculty, and of course, its students and families. She has a vision and leadership that enhances our students’ education, positively impacts teacher development, and ensures the continued stability of our school.
Keith Head of School
Charo Chaney
Charo Chaney is a results-oriented leader in education with a proven track record of success in our region. She is a certified teacher and administrator dedicated to providing leadership, expertise and ongoing support for the teachers, administrators and students she serves.
Prior to accepting the Head of School position, Chaney served as Director of Data, Assessment and Professional Development at School District of Beloit. She’s also held influential positions within RPS 205, Chicago International Charter School (CICS) Patriots and Distinctive Schools, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and accelerating the work of charter schools. She volunteers her time as a Board Member for Burpee Museum of Natural History and for Global Outreach Solutions, a non-profit organization supporting development of the continent Africa through professional development and hands-on learning experiences.
Chaney is a lifelong Rockford resident only leaving to attend college at Eastern Illinois University. She and her husband Robert “Bo” are proud parents of sons Robert (18) and Rakim (16).
