Byron Ernest

Dr. Byron Ernest was the 2010 Indiana “Teacher of the Year” and 2011 Christopher Columbus Foundation Outstanding National Agriscience Teacher. As a globally recognized speaker and facilitator, Byron founded Leadery Global to offer custom tailored speaking and consultative packages for clients in education and other industries all around the world. Through his professional service firm, he is tackling the important international issues related to education and other industries. Prior to founding his own company, he served as a director of educator development and partnerships, superintendent of schools, and as principal of Emmerich Manual High School in Indianapolis, Indiana, after it was taken over by the state for receiving seven consecutive failing annual performance grades. As principal, he developed a new staff and culture of excellence focusing on high student achievement and performance. The state removed Manual off the “F” list under Ernest’s leadership and remains a high performing school. As an agricultural science teacher and FFA advisor, Ernest started a new program from scratch. As an Indiana state board of education member and chair of the National Association of State Boards of Education, Byron serves as a policymaker and citizen leader who is reimagining education.

 

 

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