Welcome to the planning portal for Renaissance Preparatory School, an upcoming tuition-free
public charter high school (grades 9–12) coming to the Near Eastside of Indianapolis in Fall 2028.
Incubated, governed, and operated by the Baiyee Institute, Inc. (a registered Indianapolis-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization), Renaissance Prep bridges the gap between urban secondary classrooms and high-demand regional health and science
economies.
To empower motivated and talented youth to excel in higher education, careers, and life through a transformative educational experience grounded in health and science.
To cultivate responsible citizens who pursue lives of purpose, creativity, and meaningful contribution to their communities.
Integrity, Creativity, and Excellence.
Confronting the Pipeline Paradox: Local metrics reveal that only 18% to 25% of neighborhood high school students hit state proficiency benchmarks in ELA and Math, while 80% to 90% qualify for the federal Free or Reduced-Price Lunch program. Renaissance Prep actively breaks this paradox by embedding a world-class, rigorous healthcare and laboratory ecosystem right inside the neighborhood.
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The Baiyee Institute ensures that our planning phase benefits from established multi-sector community networks, mature institutional leadership, and strict regulatory compliance.
Executive Leadership: Founder & Executive Lead:
Dr. William Agbor-Baiyee is an accomplished educator and academic leader with over 25 years of experience spanning medical education, higher education administration, educational research, and secondary science instruction. Throughout his career, he has focused on expanding educational access, strengthening healthcare workforce pipelines, and mentoring youth from diverse backgrounds. Dr. Agbor-Baiyee has held prominent leadership and faculty roles at nationally recognized institutions, including the Indiana University School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, and Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University. His administrative leadership roles have included serving as:
Alongside his administrative contributions, Dr. Agbor-Baiyee maintained an active academic presence as an Associate Professor. He has directed educational outreach initiatives with Indianapolis Public Schools designed to strengthen the life sciences pipeline and expand access to healthcare careers. A published scholar, his past work has been supported by major grants from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Institute, and the Health Resources and Services Administration. Currently serving as a secondary science educator in Indianapolis, he holds a PhD in Higher Education from Indiana University, an MPA, an MS in Education, an MA in Teaching, and a BS (Honors) in Cellular and Molecular Biology from Ball State University.
Board of Trustees & Specialized Committees Our 13-member Board of Trustees operates under strict public-meeting open-door guidelines to manage charter fidelity and independent fiscal auditing.
| Trustee | Board Role / Committee Assignment | Professional Focus / Representation |
|---|---|---|
| Ken Alexander kalexander@baiyeeinstitute.org | Board Chair / Governance & Strategic Planning (Chair) | Higher Education / Workforce Development / Executive Leadership |
| Joni Clark jclark@baiyeeinstitute.org | Board Vice Chair / Governance & Strategic Planning | Higher Education / Workforce Development |
| Ilesha Sherrer isherrer@baiyeeinstitute.org | Board Secretary / Governance & Strategic Planning | 9-12 Secondary Education / Higher Education |
| Peace Usen pusen@baiyeeinstitute.org | Treasurer / Budget & Finance (Chair) / Governance | Finance, Corporate Accounting & Investment |
| Ellen Munds emunds@baiyeeinstitute.org | Member / Budget & Finance | Executive & Community Leadership |
| Charlie Wise cwise@baiyeeinstitute.org | Member / Budget & Finance | Executive & Community Leadership |
| Shenika Gorden sgorden@baiyeeinstitute.org | Member / Education & Performance Accountability | 9-12 Secondary Education / Neighborhood Community |
| Yolanda Louie ylouie@baiyeeinstitute.org | Member / Education & Performance Accountability | Higher Education / Regional Workforce Development |
| Michael Adjei madjei@baiyeeinstitute.org | Member / Education & Performance Accountability | Clinical Medicine / Physician / Higher Education |
| Maryann Chimhanda mchimhanda@baiyeeinstitute.org | Member / Education & Performance Accountability | Clinical Medicine / Physician / Higher Education |
| Vacant | Core Member / Education & Performance Accountability | Legal Frameworks & Counsel |
| Vacant | Core Member / Budget & Finance | Public Accounting / Auditing Compliance |
| Vacant | Core Member / Budget & Finance | Life Science Industry |
The organization provides the structure and processes needed to function.
(Charter Holding & Fiscal Agent)
(Governance & Policy Oversight)
(Founder & Executive)
(Day-to-Day Academic Operations)
No. It is a tuition-free public charter high
school open to all motivated students.
Doors open to our inaugural 9th-grade class in August
2028.
We are actively securing a 45,000–55,000 sq. ft. educational
facility directly within the Near Eastside/Martindale-Brightwood target zone.
BAIYEE INSTITUTE
Renaissance Preparatory School
Welcome to the planning portal for Renaissance Preparatory School, an upcoming tuition-free public charter high school (grades 9–12) coming to the Near Eastside of Indianapolis in Fall 2028. Incubated, governed, and operated by the Baiyee Institute, Inc.
545 Edgemere Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46260, USA