The Kami Advisory Group was created to share insight and advice on leadership. Each member was chosen for their experience, significant impact on students, and admiration in the community.
Insight and advice from experienced education leaders
Explore important topics for education leaders.
Three leading educational experts share their advice for decision-makers navigating the budgeting process.
Dwight Jones discusses the opportunity gap in education and the role of superintendents in closing it.
Dr. Hinojosa shares lessons from his leadership career, explaining the “Triangle of Success” model.
Dr. Thompson and Mike Poore discuss the future of edtech and the need to prepare students for a tech-led future.
Dr. Thompson and MaryEllen Elia discuss teacher retention in the post-pandemic world.
Watch our expert panel and Chief Learning Officer discuss the role of leadership in educational decision-making.
Dwight Jones shares his insights into educational access disparities and leadership’s role in addressing them.
Dr. Alicia Thompson and Mike Poore discuss preparing students for a tech-led future by embracing technology in schools.
Dr. Alicia Thompson and MaryEllen Elia discuss the causes and remedies of teacher burnout.
The Kami Advisory Group was created to share insight and advice on leadership. Each member was chosen for their experience, significant impact on students, and admiration in the community.
MaryEllen Elia is the president of the University of the State of New York (USNY) and former New York State Commissioner of Education. Before her appointment in New York, Elia served for a decade as the superintendent of Hillsborough County, Florida.
Dr. Alicia Thompson is the former superintendent of Kansas’ largest school district (WPS) and an educator at Wichita Public School for 31 years. Her honors include a Leadership in Diversity Award and a Martin Luther King Education Award. She’s recognized for building career pathways from kindergarten to post-secondary education.
Mike Poore is the former superintendent of the Little Rock School District (LRSD) and Bentonville Public Schools in Arkansas, and the Sheridan School District in Colorado. He’s recognized for improving post-secondary options for underserved students and obtaining a Ford NGL designation for Central Arkansas academies.
Dr. Michael Hinojosa is the superintendent in residence for the Council of Great City Schools. He oversaw six public education systems as superintendent and founded the Together Network for Transformation (TNT) and the Michael Casterly Institute for Aspiring Superintendents.
Dwight Jones is the president of Education Practice and Policy Partners. He served as Denver Public Schools and Clark County School District superintendent and the senior vice president of equity, inclusion, and urban markets at McGraw-Hill Education.
Kami’s CLO, Dr. Todd Bloom, has over 30 years’ experience improving leadership, teaching, and learning in K-12 and higher education. Book a meeting with Todd to discuss how Kami can support your school or district.
Superintendent in residence: CGCS
“In public education, we are responsible for people’s two most prized possessions: their money and their kids.”
President of the USNY
“Savvy superintendents realize they’ve got to get their great principals sharing successful methodologies with other principals.”
Former superintendent of WPS
“Keeping an eye on the bigger picture is essential — equipping students for future academic and career opportunities.”
President of Education Partners
“Even though the rising tide is raising all boats, it’s raising some boats higher. It’s a challenge we’re trying to figure out.”
Superintendent in residence: CGCS
“Analyze what you did. If it worked, keep it. If it didn’t work, abandon it.”
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