Dr. Clayton Wilcox, Instructor

Dr. Wilcox has served in a number of America’s most respected school systems and has served as Vice President and Senior Vice President, for Education and Corporate Relations at Scholastic, Inc in New York, New York and at Compass-Group, USA, as Vice President, for K12 Community Relations.

Dr. Wilcox has been recognized as one of the leading educators in America. He has coached and mentored hundreds of teachers, school leaders, junior and C- suite executives over his forty years in education and the private sector.

He has been a member of multiple state and national education groups. He was a governor’s appointee to the Maryland Longitudinal Data Board and the legislative task force to study 21st-century school construction and an invited faculty member of the Aspen, Education Institute.

He has also been a frequent guest speaker and lecturer to community-based groups and organizations across the nation.

A native of Iowa, Dr. Wilcox received his undergraduate degree and his master’s degree from University of Northern Iowa. He received his doctorate in organizational design and systems leadership from NOVA Southeastern University in Florida. He has also completed post-graduate studies in organizational planning, instructional design, information management, assessment systems and employee performance management. 

Program Objectives:

Cohort members will walk away with a network of district leaders and notable mentors, a deeper understanding of what superintendency entails, and a stronger sense of who you are as a leader in education. 

• Build your network & gain ongoing support
• Gain a deeper understanding of your leadership style & strengths
• Develop the skills necessary for a superintendency
• Practice your skills with mock board interviews & brush up your resume with tips and tricks to get you noticed 
• Partake in role-playing real-life scenarios and simulations