Joel Boyd

Joel Boyd has extensive experience in educational leadership, with their most recent position being the Chief Executive Officer at Mastery Schools since July 2023. Prior to that, they served as the Superintendent of Schools at Lowell Public Schools from 2019 to 2023. Before joining Lowell Public Schools, Joel worked as an Academic Superintendent at Boston Public Schools from 2017 to 2019. Joel also held the position of Superintendent of Schools at Santa Fe Public Schools from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, Joel served as an Assistant Superintendent/Director/Principal at The School District of Philadelphia from 2008 to 2012 and as a Special Assistant to the Superintendent at Miami-Dade County Public Schools from 2007 to 2008.

Joel Boyd holds a Ed.D. degree in Urban Superintendents Program (2007-2012) from Harvard University. Prior to that, they obtained an Ed.M. degree in Education Policy and Management (2006-2007) from Harvard University. Joel also holds a M.Ed. degree in School Leadership (2002-2004) from Wilmington University and a B.S. degree in Education (1997-2001) from the University of Delaware.