About Us

History

2010–2011

2010–2011

GCE Lab School opened its door with a dream of cultivating global citizens across Chicago’s diverse community of learners.

2011–2012

2011–2012

UrbanX (formerly GCE Foundation) was created to bring our transformational learning model to students in low-resource communities.   The 50/50 model was born; 50% of GCE students on need-based scholarships.

2012–2013

2012–2013

GCE Lab School matriculated its first 100% college-bound, cohort; happy students, proud parents. An alternative to traditional high schools began to take shape in Chicago

2013–2014

2013–2014

GCE graduates received an average of $100,000 in merit-aid to a college of their choice. UrbanX piloted summer programs with Chicago International Charter Schools (CICS). Pilot programs left teachers and students engaged and inspired.

2014–2015

2014–2015

GCE graduate won the coveted POSSE scholarship; first in her family to go to college. UrbanX sponsored summer immersions for 6 public schools All GCE graduates to-date enjoy post-secondary success.

2015–2016

2015–2016

GCE graduates win two POSSE scholarships; Dyson Foundation funds GCE Design Lab. UrbanX sponsors summer programs for 20 educators and 152 students. GCE and summer programs provide proof of concept for the learning model.

2016–2017

2016–2017

GCE’s first college-bound cohort graduates, with 2 entrepreneurs. UrbanX raises over $500,000 in scholarships for low-resource students. GCE’s breakthrough innovations are documented and ready to scale.

Board and Trustees

Board of Directors

Sheryl Curcio
Founder and Board Chair 

Jonathan Ben-Isvy
Vice Chair 

Jeff Johnson
Treasurer

Lisa Humphrey
Secretary 

Izola Woods
GCE Programs Chair 

Rodney Morris
Director

Sarah Lopez
Director

Matt Prewitt
Director Alumni Parent

Art Andros
Director, Alumni Parent

Associate Board

Laura Scherb
President

Conor Durkin
Treasurer

Myles Gage
Vice President of External Affairs

Colin Hanner
Vice President of Internal Affairs & Secretary

Alexa Fifield
Associate

Derek Hanner
Associate

Meredith Heim
Associate

Alexandria Wilhelm
Associate

Zach Silver
Associate and Alum of GCE