About Our Founder

Achil Petit, Ed. D. The Chief Educator/President of Ennoble Learning Services has been in Education for over 23 years. Dr. Petit began his teaching as a substitute teacher in an elementary school for grades 4-6. From there, he landed a permanent long-term substitute position at Albany High School, where he worked as a special education teacher’s assistant. Dr. Petit returned back downstate to accept an 8th-grade math position at A.B. Davis Middle School in Mount Vernon, NY. In 2005, he joined Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) as an after-school math specialist and became the 7th and 8th-grade math teacher the following year. Dr. Petit quickly developed a reputation for moving the academic needle for students who were performing significantly below grade level, and was instrumental in the development and growth of the math department.

As a math teacher, math coach, assistant principal, and principal for several years, he has contributed to HCZ outperforming New York City District Five, New York City, and New York State students in state test scores. Dr. Petit soon became the superintendent of Harlem Children’s Zone Promise Academy Charter Schools and early childhood programs – leading the organization to continued growth and success. During his tenure, Dr. Petit has proven to be an effective leader and role model, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to the Harlem Children’s Zone mission, students, and families. Dr. Petit earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Albany and a doctorate in Executive Leadership from St. John's Fisher University Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education.