District Management Group
Joseph Costello serves as the Director at District Management Group since March 2018, overseeing consulting engagements for over 40 public school districts and state education agencies across more than 20 states, focusing on strategic planning and resource allocation. Previously held roles include Senior Associate, Associate, and Teaching Fellow at Harvard University Graduate School of Education, providing instruction on public education policy and finance. Joseph’s earlier experience as an AP Economics and Math Teacher at Clark County School District contributed to significant improvements in student achievement and graduation rates at a high-needs school. Joseph started a career in education as a Corps Member with Teach For America, following intensive training to support under-resourced public schools, and gained foundational experience as a Community Economic Development Intern at Franklin County Community Development Corporation. Joseph holds a B.A. in Liberal Arts and Economics from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
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District Management Group
District Management Group combines proven management techniques with the most effective education best practices to help public school districts nationwide realize measurable, sustainable improvements in student outcomes, operational efficiency, and resource allocation. Since 2004, we have partnered with hundreds of school districts across the U.S. to help them tackle common system-level challenges and produce measurable, sustainable improvements that help schools and students thrive. DMGroup leverages a multi-pronged approach that includes consulting, professional development, coaching, software solutions, and a membership program. Our approach is informed by management principles, research-based best practices, and insights gathered from working with hundreds of districts across the country. We aim to bring about transformational, district-wide changes that have a lasting impact on student achievement and school performance.