
Ervin Knezek
Founder and Innovator
Texas-born lifelong educator, Ervin Knezek, Ed.D., is Founder, Innovator, and Teacher at lead4ward. Ervin works with educators at all levels in designing and implementing learning systems to meet ever-increasing standards for students.
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Kim Lehman
Chief Financial Officer
Kim Lehman provides financial, operational, and strategic direction for lead4ward. Kim has guided lead4ward from its infancy to become an integral partner in Texas education. She leads with an eye on service and a vision for improving educational outcomes.
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Justin Richardson
Chief Learning Officer
Bringing years of district leadership experience, Justin Richardson, Ed.D., is passionate about engaging, challenging, and supporting educators to create something new and amazing! He believes our purpose as educators is to bring out the greatness in others.
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Clee Upchurch
Chief Operations Officer
Drawing from experience in education and business, Clee Upchurch, M.Ed., has worked at the intersection of education and innovation for over twenty years. Clee provides direction in communication, partnerships, service offerings, product development, operations, and general strategy for lead4ward. Read more–>

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Stephanie Camarillo-Zelenak
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Brad Gibson
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LeAnn Fisher
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Nancy Crouch
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Jodi Denton
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Kathy Clapsaddle
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Lakisha Ball
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Debbie Boyer
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Wade Labay
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Jennie Ramsey
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Marie Deasy
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D’Ann Kidd
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Matt Morgan
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