Amanda Cossman serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Seven Generations Charter School, where she is committed to creating an innovative, student centered learning environment that prepares children to become thoughtful leaders, critical thinkers, and responsible stewards of their communities.
Amanda has dedicated her career to public education and believes that schools should inspire curiosity, foster meaningful relationships, and empower every student to discover their unique strengths. She works closely with the Board of Trustees, staff, families, and community partners to ensure that Seven Generations continues to fulfill its mission of preparing students to thrive academically while developing a deep appreciation for the natural world and their role within it.
Under Amanda’s leadership, Seven Generations has strengthened its commitment to inquiry based learning, environmental literacy, service learning, and future-ready skills. She is passionate about creating authentic learning experiences that connect classroom instruction with real-world problem solving while helping students develop the confidence, compassion, and resilience needed to succeed in an ever-changing world. Amanda also believes that great schools are built by great people and is committed to investing in educators through meaningful professional learning, collaborative leadership, and a culture of continuous growth.
Amanda earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Special Education from Cedar Crest College and a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from University of Scranton. Throughout her career, she has served in a variety of educational leadership roles, giving her extensive experience in curriculum development, school improvement, strategic planning, organizational leadership, and charter school operations.
Outside of school, Amanda enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. As a family, they love hiking, boating, traveling, and exploring the outdoors together experiences that reinforce the same values of curiosity, stewardship, and lifelong learning that are at the heart of the Seven Generations mission.