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David is the definition of an education thought leader. For three decades he has demonstrated an unmatched ability to drive meaningful, lasting change in education at every level. As Principal Strategist at Learning Ecosystems Design (LED), he continues to bring visionary thinking and practical expertise to some of the most complex challenges facing American education today.
Prior to LED, David had a distinguished 27-year career at the Kentucky Department of Education (where he retired in 2024), the final 15 years of which he served as Director of Innovative Learning.
What sets David apart is not simply the volume of his contributions, but the depth and durability of his impact. He has consistently worked at the intersection of policy, practice, and community—translating bold ideas into operational realities that serve students, educators, and communities. He understands that true transformation in education requires systemic thinking, stakeholder trust, and long-term commitment, and he brings all three in abundance. David is a rare combination of visionary and practitioner—someone who can articulate what education should become while knowing exactly what it takes to get there.
David has delivered hundreds of keynote speeches, led workshops and guested on national podcasts.
His current signature topic is The Keys Without The Test, which provides a new vision for education using the Driver's Test as an analogy.
Schedule a 30 minute discovery call with David to see how his experience as a thought leader and speaker can benefit your organization.
David's conversation with Liza Holland of Education Perspectives.
What an awesome conversation with my friend and colleague Dr. Rob Collins!
Telling the Kentucky story with my good friends Sarah Snipes, Karen Perry and Rebecca Midles
Check out my conversation with Jordan at SpacesEdu
Check Out My Conversation With Katie Martin, Co-CEO of LCC
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