THE CORNERSTONE FOR LEADERS
K+E Innovation Leadership equips educational leaders to thrive in times of calm and crisis. Through evidence-based leadership training, strategic planning, executive coaching, and virtual networking, we turn uncertainty into opportunity—building confident leaders and innovative networks who together elevate communities across the nation.
We exist to empower educators and community leaders to navigate their toughest challenges with confidence, clarity, and compassion. Because leadership isn’t just about strategy— it’s about resilience, trust, and the ability to inspire even in uncertainty.
SERVICES + RESOURCES
EDUCATIONAL LEADERS
From rural districts facing resource gaps to growing campuses navigating policy shifts, today’s schools need leaders who marry instructional excellence with crisis-ready calm.
K+E Innovation partners with superintendents, principals, and teacher-leaders to craft data-driven turnaround plans, redesign personnel frameworks, and run live simulations that prepare staff for everything from media scrutiny to weather emergencies.
The outcome is higher achievement scores, stronger community trust, and an adaptive school culture that thrives in any circumstance.
Curious how our expertise can elevate your school district?
Connect with us now and let’s map the path forward together.
MEMBER
HIGHLIGHT
Freebird McKinney is a global educator and purpose-driven leader whose work empowers students and teachers to step into their role as global citizens. A former North Carolina Teacher of the Year, he has led immersive international learning experiences and championed educator leadership across the state. Now, as Director of Partnership Development at Participate Learning, he continues to build globally connected schools that prepare students for a world without borders. Freebird embodies courageous leadership in action—rooted in service, impact, and community.
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“Education should build global citizens—and better humans.”
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Ready to see where strategic collaboration can take you?
Meet Freebird McKinney
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