Joe DeSensi

Dr. Joe DeSensi — a self-described nerd and a maverick in the worlds of education and operational design. As the president of Educational Directions, LLC, he has spent the past two decades collaborating with the educators of the future, revolutionizing the education system. Not just a theorist, Dr. DeSensi also holds patents in school data-management software and database integration, proving that his vision translates into practical applications (as well as proving his nerd-dom).

A proud alumnus of Bellarmine University, Webster University, and Spalding University, his academic credentials are as strong as his passion for improvement. This eclectic leader isn’t just shaping the educational space, his influence spreads to Fortune 500 companies, as well as federal and local governments, making him a catalyst of progress across various sectors.

Don’t mistake Joe DeSensi for a typical, stuffy professor though. He is an engaging speaker and a magnetic personality who effortlessly simplifies complex concepts.

He’s also a seasoned author, scribing practical wisdom for educators needing a fresh approach in books such as Turning Around Turnaround Schools (a two-book series for the K-12 education industry) and HOPE for Leaders in the 2020s. He also produces music; writes lyrics,