Dr. Carolyn Koos

Public Servant and School Administrator

Education

Throughout her career as a school principal and chief administrator, Dr. Carolyn Koos has demonstrated a commitment to best practices for top student achievement and goal-oriented leadership style. She entered the field as chief administrator of Marquette Academy in Davenport, Iowa, where she created and implemented a long-term vision while bringing in professional development such as the Ruby Payne Framework for Understanding Poverty. Since that time, Dr. Koos has gone on to serve in principal and chief administrative roles at both PK-8 public and Catholic schools. She most recently served in such a role in the Deer Park School District of Illinois, where she was a change agent.