Leading Executives in Elementary and Secondary Schools
David C. Banks
Chancellor, New York City Public Schools
Leads the largest K–12 system in the U.S., championing districtwide literacy efforts (e.g., NYC Reads) and community-school partnerships.
Alberto M. Carvalho
Superintendent, Los Angeles Unified School District
Steers the nation’s 2nd‑largest district with a focus on attendance recovery, tutoring, and technology‑enabled learning acceleration.
Pedro Martinez
Chief Executive Officer, Chicago Public Schools
Data‑driven district leader known for expanding early college, bilingual education, and targeted supports across a large urban system.
Jose L. Dotres
Superintendent, Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Focuses on multilingual learning, STEM pathways, and career readiness in one of the country’s most diverse school systems.
Tony B. Watlington Sr.
Superintendent, The School District of Philadelphia
Launched Accelerate Philly to raise literacy, improve climate and safety, and expand career‑connected learning citywide.
Michelle C. Reid
Superintendent, Fairfax County Public Schools
National voice for Portrait of a Graduate and competency‑based approaches, aligning academics with real‑world skills.
Stephanie S. Elizalde
Superintendent, Dallas Independent School District
Guides one of Texas’s largest districts; recognized for expanding early learning, bilingual education, and CTE options.
Alex Marrero
Superintendent, Denver Public Schools
Leads district transformation with an emphasis on safe schools, mental health supports, and community engagement.
Lamont Jackson
Superintendent, San Diego Unified School District
Advances equity‑driven reforms and community schools, strengthening whole‑child supports alongside academic rigor.
Mary Skipper
Superintendent, Boston Public Schools
Oversees systems improvements and inclusive education initiatives while implementing a long‑term facilities and literacy plan.
Lewis D. Ferebee
Chancellor, District of Columbia Public Schools
Known for expanding high‑impact tutoring, rigorous coursework, and equity initiatives across the nation’s capital.
Shavar Jeffries
Chief Executive Officer, KIPP Foundation
Guides the largest U.S. public charter network, scaling college‑completion supports and postsecondary advising for alumni.
Eva Moskowitz
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Success Academy Charter Schools
Founder of a high‑performing NYC charter network noted for strong literacy and math outcomes and robust school culture.
Elisa Villanueva Beard
Chief Executive Officer, Teach For America
Leads a national teacher‑leadership network supplying diverse educators and alumni leaders to K–12 systems.
Sal Khan
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Khan Academy
Edtech pioneer bringing free, standards‑aligned learning tools to classrooms globally; champion of AI‑enhanced tutoring at scale.
Jack Lynch
President and Chief Executive Officer, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Drove HMH’s shift to connected, SaaS‑based K–12 solutions and evidence‑based literacy and math programs.
Larry Berger
Chief Executive Officer, Amplify
Helms a fast‑growing K–12 curriculum and assessment company known for science of reading initiatives and mCLASS/DIBELS.
David Coleman
Chief Executive Officer, College Board
Oversaw the SAT and AP modernization, including the move to a digital SAT and expanded access initiatives.
Debra Wilson
President, National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Heads the leading association for independent schools, advancing governance, DEI, and strategic leadership across thousands of schools.
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