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Charlie Anatra

Charlie Anatra is an account solutions manager for Great Minds PBC. He was born in Bushwick, Brooklyn, but grew up on Long Island with his siblings. He never ventured far from home, as he attended Hofstra University, and his first professional position was on Long Island. Most of his career has been in academia, including college publishing and a variety of positions in the K–12 space. He feels fortunate to have worked for Great Minds PBC since 2018. His sales territory includes Manhattan, the Bronx, and North Queens. He has two grown sons and resides on the Upper East Side in Manhattan.

Charlie Anatra

My “Lemonade Story”: Creating Access for Multilingual Learners

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Examining Scarborough’s Rope: Vocabulary

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Great Minds Announces Investment; Former State Superintendent Joins Team

For Immediate Release Contact: Nancy Zuckerbrod Nancy.zuckerbrod@greatminds.org (301) 204-9391 Great Minds PBC ® Announces $150 Million Investment to...

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