Richard De Lorenzo, an internationally known leader in education reform and organization restructuring, is best known for his uniquely comprehensive “grass roots” approach to the advancement of educational systems.
Nationality: American
Richard De Lorenzo, an internationally
known leader in education reform and organization restructuring, is
best known for his uniquely comprehensive "grass roots" approach to
the advancement of educational systems. This is successfully
demonstrated within his Alaskan Chugach School District, where he
serves as superintendent. This historically challenged system made
phenomenal strides and was one of the first ever education
recipient of the prestigious National Malcolm Baldridge Quality
Award in 2001 from the President of the Untied States.
Mr De Lorenzo is also founder of the
Re-inventing Schools Coalition (RISC). This organization is
dedicated to working with stakeholders in challenged educational
systems to guide them in the areas of leadership, shared vision,
standards-based systems and continuous improvement that will
transform their organization in becoming world class. Their mission
involves producing innovative schools that offer every child the
opportunity to fulfil his or her life dreams. Mr De Lorenzo has
been invited to speak in many countries around the world.
His professional experience includes more
than 30 years of working in a variety of roles within the
educational system and currently is the strategic leader of the Re
Inventing Schools Coaliton whose mission is to impact 1,000,000
students by working with organizations that are committed to
prepare their students for the 21st century.