Lynn Bass began her career in education in 1982 as a school psychologist and later served as Director of Special Education & Pupil Services in the Cleveland Hill District. She joined Buffalo Public Schools in 1996, advocating for high-quality education access. A founding member of Tapestry Charter School, Lynn helped lead its expansion through high school, launching Tapestry High in 2006 with Gates Foundation support. As principal for a decade, she proudly watched her son—and hundreds of others—graduate from the diverse, caring community she helped build.