James Edmond Jr., Ph.D.
Senior Director of Partner Engagement

James Edmond Jr., Ph.D. is a nationally recognized educational leader with a proven record of helping organizations grow and achieve high levels of success. In addition to his work as a middle school teacher, elementary principal, and district-level administrator, James has held leadership positions at the state and national level with principal leadership organizations. James is also considered a thought leader for organizations that focus on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and equitable instructional practices in education.

Dr. Edmond holds an undergraduate secondary education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, a masters degree in educational leadership from Marian University, and a doctoral degree in leadership, learning, and service from Cardinal Stritch University.

In the end, James' mission is to ensure all learners and leaders, children and adults, have access to the tools needed to develop into the highest personal and professional version of themselves they hope to achieve.