Mark Claypool

President and Chief Executive Officer Educational Service of America

  • Nashville TN

Mark Claypool, President and CEO of Educational Services of America

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Biography

Mark Claypool is a social entrepreneur who believes that all children can advance academically, behaviorally and socially if they are given the right tools in the right environment. A social worker and education administrator, Claypool grew frustrated by decreasing resources for children with learning differences, so he founded Educational Services of America (ESA) in 1999. Today, ESA is the nation’s leading provider of K-12 alternative and special education programs and services, and the company is listed among the Inc. 5,000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America.

Industry Expertise

Corporate Leadership
Education/Learning

Areas of Expertise

Alternative Education
Special Education
Social Entrepreneurism
Corporate Leadership
Dropout Prevention

Accomplishments

Nashville Chamber of Commerce Future 50 2008

The Future 50 program identifies and celebrates the 50 fastest-growing, privately held companies in the Nashville area. The winners have contributed to economic growth in areas such as health care, technology, construction, manufacturing, finance, retail and services.

Nashville Business Journal 25 Fastest Growing Companies 2009, 2010

A yearly list of Nashville’s 25 fastest-growing private companies.

Business TN Hot 100 2007, 2008, 2009

BusinessTN's Hot100 is an annual look at Tennessee companies on a roll. Fast-growing, emerging or simply full of promise, they represent the best Tennessee has to offer in terms of entreprenuerial vision and growth.

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Education

Middle Tennessee State University

Master of Arts

Long-term care management curriculum

1988

Phi Kappa Phi - Honors Society; Masters Thesis - "A Study of the Efficacy of Day Treament Program for At-Risk Youth"

Middle Tennessee State University

Bachelor of Arts

Duel major in Psychology and Sociology

1986

Dean's List

Affiliations

  • Education Research and Development Institute, Member
  • Education Industry Association, Board Member
  • Special Olympics, Member and Sponsor
  • Council for Exceptional Children, Member
  • Rotary Club of Nashville, Member
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Event Appearances

Removing Roadblocks to Graduation: Strategies for Improving the Educational Prospects of Our Children and Improving the Economic Vitality of Our Communities

Kiwanis Club of Birmingham, Ala.  Birmingham, AL

2009-03-01

The Dropout Crisis

Missouri State Legislature  Jefferson City, MO

Entrepreneurship and K-12 Education

  Education Industry Association

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Availability

  • Keynote
  • Moderator
  • Panelist
  • Workshop Leader
  • Corporate Training
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