Matt Taylor
Executive Director
California Montessori Project
Matt is an experienced executive leader in educational strategy, policy, and charter school management, with over two decades of expertise in data-driven decision-making, operational leadership, and public education governance. Matt previously served as Chief of Staff and Strategy at Gateway Community Charters. Previously, as Superintendent of River Charter Schools, he led multiple-site school operations, optimized budgets, and strengthened community partnerships to foster inclusive, high-quality learning environments. His statewide leadership roles include serving as a Commissioner on the State Board of Education’s Advisory Commission on Charter Schools, where he shapes charter school policies, and as Past President of the California Educational Research Association, where he advanced research-driven educational improvements. Matt served the community as an elected board member for 7 years on the Yolo County Board of Education and has served on 2 charter boards. Matt is proud dad to 3 amazing charter school students.
