Staci R. Bennett is a highly accomplished educational leader with a proven track record of turning around underperforming urban schools.

Throughout her distinguished career as a principal and executive director in both the public and charter school sectors, she has transformed some of the Midwest’s most struggling elementary schools into models of academic success. Her deep understanding of the unique challenges facing urban education today, combined with her unwavering commitment to non-negotiables and high expectations, has enabled her to drive meaningful, lasting improvements. She specializes in identifying and repairing broken systems within schools, and her approach is grounded in research-based methods that positively impact administrators, teachers, and students alike. Her leadership has become synonymous with sustainable change, and she continues to be a powerful advocate for equitable, high-quality education in urban communities.