Executive Leadership Academy - Leadership Institute of Nevada

The Executive Leadership Academy is designed to optimize human capital and has a proven track record of retaining public education professionals in Nevada and providing a path for career advancement. Graduates have reported a deeper skillset for creative problem-solving, strategic thinking, community building, and the practice of ethical and courageous leadership. The skills gained from the Executive Leadership Academy have led to innovative solutions that improve outcomes for all students. For select capstone projects, an alumni task force collaborates with school districts, the Nevada Department of Education, and state policymakers to develop and implement education policy solutions. Additional capstone projects that impact the broader community may receive funding to initiate a pilot program.

APPLICATIONS CLOSED

The Leadership Institute of Nevada has closed applications for the 2022-2023 Executive Leadership and Teacher Leaders Academies. Check back in March for applications for the 2023 – 2024 cohort. Our institute has inspired educational leaders (teachers and administrators) to renew their commitment to the profession and bring about positive changes for the students and families of Nevada. Please apply and encourage your fellow educators to apply.

The Leadership Team looks forward to hearing from you. The links below provide the needed information. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions.

Click here to view 2022-23 Executive Leadership Academy – FAQs

Click here to apply for the program: 2022-2023 Executive Leadership Academy Application

Application deadline: 5:00 p.m. Friday, July 29, 2022.
If you choose to participate in the Georgetown Certificate Program please pay your fees here:

Contact Jeremy Hauser or Ramona Esparza or call (702) 840-LION (5466) with any questions.

Executive Leadership Academy Faculty

Rick HessSenior Founding Fellow

Director of Education Policy Studies, American Enterprise Institute

Dr. Liz City Founding Fellow

Director of Education Leadership Program at Harvard Graduate School of Education

Dr. Marguerite RozaFounding Fellow

Director of Edunomics Lab at Georgetown University

Matthew CandlerFaculty Member

Founder and CEO of 4.0 Schools

AJ CrabillFaculty Member

Texas Education Agency’s Deputy Commissioner for governance

Michael HornFaculty Member

Principal Consultant at Entangled Solutions and Co-Founder of the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation

Zhan Okuda-LimVisiting Fellow

Visiting Fellow, Leadership Institute of Nevada

Dr. Karen MappFaculty Member

Faculty Director of Education Policy and Management Master’s Program at Harvard University

Ryan J. SmithFaculty Member

Chief External Officer, Partnership for Los Angeles Schools, LAUSD

Executive Leadership Faculty Interviews

Richard Gardner

Assistant Professor of Management, Entrepreneurship, and Technology

May 14, 2022

Dr. Marguerite Roza

Founding Fellow, Leadership Institute of Nevada
Director of Edunomics Lab at Georgetown University

April 23, 2022

Dr. Liz City

Founding Fellow, Leadership Institute of Nevada
Director of Education Leadership Program at Harvard Graduate School of Education

March 18, 2022

Dr. Karen Mapp

Senior lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Former Faculty Director of Education Policy and Management Master’s Program at Harvard University.

February 9, 2022

Kerri Cissna

Visiting Assistant Professor in Entrepreneurship and Creativity in the Department of Entrepreneurship at Miami University’s Farmer School of Business

December 11, 2021

Rick Hess

Senior Founding Fellow, Leadership Institute of Nevada
Director of Education Policy Studies, American Enterprise Institute

November 19, 2021

A.J. Crabill

Texas Education Agency’s Deputy Commissioner for governance

October 16, 2021

Ryan J. Smith