School & District Leader
About Dr. Lloyd
Professional Experience
Education
School Improvement Strategist & Master Leadership Coach
President of Learning & Leadership Services, LLC
With a storied career spanning over three decades in various leadership roles, Dr. Lloyd Jaeger is a beacon of educational excellence and embodies transformative leadership. As a seasoned educator, he has forged a path of influential change within educational systems.
Dr. Jaeger’s rich professional experience includes pivotal roles from Department Chairperson to Superintendent of Schools across unique and diverse school systems. His impactful journey is marked by his service as an executive and life coach, deeply invested in individuals’ personal and professional growth.
About Dr. Lloyd Jaeger
Dr. Jaeger’s prestigious career began with the foundational role of a social studies teacher, culminating in an extensive and varied array of top leadership roles in K-12 systems. His multifaceted experience ranges from suburban and multicultural to urban environments, managing educational ecosystems of deep complexity.
Early Career & Educational Background
- Began as a secondary school social studies teacher.
- Served as a university professor at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Leadership Roles in Education
- Held multiple leadership positions: Department Chairperson, Assistant Principal for Instruction, Principal, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, Assistant to the Regional District Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent for Curriculum, and Superintendent of Schools across four different systems and a New York State Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES).
- Led small to large K-12 systems, ranging from 1200 to 12,500 pupils and 175 to 1100 employees.
- Managed a BOCES supporting 13 school districts.
Contributions to Educational Development
- Presented at regional, state, and national conferences on topics including leadership team development in K-12 schools.
- Focused on strategic planning, data-driven improvement, evaluations, coaching, mentoring, arts-in-education, interdisciplinary instruction, and curriculum development.
Consultancies & Advisory Roles
- Conducted educational consultant residencies focusing on personnel training and strategic planning with schools and not-for-profit organizations throughout New York City and New York State
- Served on the New York State Board of Regents Professional Standards and Practices Board for eleven years, co-chairing the Higher Education Subcommittee
Community Involvement & Recognitions
- Participated in multiple nonprofit community boards and professional advisory boards, including chambers of commerce, educational foundations, regional and state arts councils, school study councils, and the National Urban Alliance.
- Received awards for Excellence in Administration and the National Parent Teacher Association’s Honorary Lifetime Membership for distinguished service to youth, L.I.F.E. Award from Literacy Volunteers of America, and the first Dutchess County (NY) Executive Award for school district arts-in-education programming.
Authorship
- Published “Principals with Impact: 5 Leadership Roles to Improve Schools” in July 2020, aimed at improving school leadership and student growth.