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Our Team
As a team of educational consultants, we are dedicated to providing the best services for charter school development, proposal writing, grant writing, school facility acquisition, and instructional programming design. We specialize in providing comprehensive human resource services, fiscal operations, board of directors training, and comprehensive management services. Contact us to learn more about how we can help you achieve your educational goals.
President & CEO
Dr. Bill Rader, PhD
Dr. Rader is a highly experienced educator with over 40 years of experience. He holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Illinois and a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. Throughout his career, he has held various academic positions, including tenured Professor of Teacher Education at Michigan State University, Associate Dean of the College of Education at the University of West Florida, Associate Vice-Chancellor of the City Colleges of Chicago, and Dean of the School of Professional Studies at Metropolitan State College of Denver. Dr. Rader is also the President of the Rader Group and a founder of Aspen Ridge Preparatory School in Erie, Colorado.
Vice President
Dr. Allison Schnell, EdD
Dr. Schnell is an accomplished educator with a Doctorate in Educational Studies Innovation and Education Reform from the University of Northern Colorado, a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Regis University and a Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts and Elementary Education with an Emphasis in Speech Communication from the University of Northern Colorado. She is a certified teacher and school administrator within the state of Florida. Dr. Schnell taught elementary school for several years at a high-performing charter school in Florida and founded Aspen Ridge Preparatory School, a PreK-8 charter school, in Erie, Colorado in 2009. She served as the President of the Board of Directors of Aspen Ridge Preparatory School for four years, managing school operations.
VP for Admin and Professional Development
Ray Sansom, EdS
Mr. Sansom is a highly qualified educational leader with an Ed.S in Educational Leadership from Liberty University, a B.S. Degree in Political Science from The Florida State University, and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of West Florida. He has held various positions in the education sector, including Principal of the Learning Academy of Santa Rosa, Dean of Students at the Okaloosa Academy, and Director of Community Affairs and Executive Director of the Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation for the Okaloosa School District. He has also served as an Okaloosa County Commissioner and was elected as the 84th Florida Speaker of the House in 2008. Mr. Sansom is a certified Trauma Specialist and provides professional development to faculty and staff at each of the school sites he serves.
Human Resources Manager
Elizabeth Daters, MBA, SHRM-SCP
Mrs. Daters is an experienced Human Resources Manager with a Master's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Arkansas and a SHRM-SCP certification. She oversees human resource policies and processes for all schools under contract with The Rader Group and provides general human resources support. Elizabeth has held positions in various functional areas, management, and finance before joining The Rader Group. She is a native Arkansan and is excited to make Florida her new home.
Accounting Manager
Kara Griffin
Mrs. Griffin is a highly qualified accounting professional. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management from Florida State University. Before joining The Rader Group, she had six years of experience as a property manager and worked in income revenue disbursement. Mrs. Griffin spent her first two years at The Rader Group as the Finance and HR Administrator, responsible for payroll operations, accounts payable procedures, and general HR assistance. In her current position as the Accounting Manager, Mrs. Griffin works closely with each school and district to ensure financial compliance and oversees all accounting procedures in our office.
Accounting and HR Administrator
Jessica Yopp, MBA
Mrs. Yopp is an experienced professional with a Master's in Business Administration with an emphasis in Healthcare Administration from South University. With seven years of experience in healthcare revenue cycle and management, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her role as Accounting and HR Administrator at the Rader group. Mrs. Yopp is responsible for payroll and accounts payable operations, procedures, and general HR assistance. She is a native of Georgia but has made Florida her home in recent years.