As the Executive Director of Programs, Dr. David Baiz serves on The Leadership Academy’s Executive Leadership Cabinet, and oversees the organization’s work with leaders in K–12 schools, districts, and systems nationwide. With more than 20 years of education experience, he leads the teams that design and deliver programs and coaching, ensuring that professional learning empowers education leaders to cultivate thriving teams, engaged students, and resilient school communities. David also continues to facilitate client engagements and has worked with school and system leaders across more than a dozen states, including California, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, and Texas.
A champion of continuous growth, David drives internal learning for facilitators, coaches, and project managers, drawing on emerging best practices and helping staff bring innovative approaches to their work with school and system leaders. He joined The Leadership Academy in 2020 as a National Designer & Facilitator, after a career as an award-winning math teacher and later, principal.
David was previously principal of Global Tech Prep Middle School in East Harlem, New York. During his tenure, students experienced marked academic growth and the school earned praise for positive school culture, teacher effectiveness, and parent satisfaction. David also previously completed a doctoral residency with the College Board, where he led the expansion of two new AP courses to high schools across the country. Before starting his career in education, David was an Americorps member in New Orleans, focused on disaster relief post-Hurricane Katrina. He received a President’s Volunteer Service Award for his work.
He holds a Doctor of Education Leadership (Ed.L.D.) from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education. He also holds a Master of Education Leadership from the Bank Street Graduate School of Education and a Master of Science in Education with a Mathematics concentration from the City College of New York. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Women’s Studies from The Ohio State University. David is based in New York City.
