About Chris

Chris Bennett, EdD, is an educator and author dedicated to helping schools and organizations lead with purpose, clarity, and impact. He partners with leaders to align people and systems around what matters most — ensuring every student and staff member has the opportunity to grow and thrive.

With more than two decades of experience in public education, Chris currently serves as an Executive Director in a North Carolina school district. Prior to his current position, he was a middle school math and science teacher, high school assistant principal, elementary school principal, and middle school principal. His work centers on building high-performing teams, strengthening instructional leadership, and creating systems that support continuous improvement across schools.

Chris is a Solution Tree Associate certified in PLC at Work® and RTI at Work®. He has partnered with schools and districts across the country to build collaborative cultures, strengthen systems of support, and ensure success for both students and staff.

Chris is the author of The Middle School Playbook: High-Impact Leadership Strategies to Ensure Peak Performance (release date: May 2026 by Solution Tree Press), a practical guide designed to help middle school leaders cultivate collaborative cultures, data-driven systems, and sustainable results. His approach blends research, reflection, and real-world experience to help leaders move from intention to execution.

Whether coaching leadership teams, facilitating professional learning, or speaking to educators across the country, Chris’ message remains consistent: Leadership is about alignment, relationships, and action — leading forward together.

Chris is married to Lacey, a middle school counselor, and together they have a son named Graham. They enjoy spending time outdoors, traveling, and cheering on their favorite teams (go Heels!). The Bennett family resides outside of Charlotte, North Carolina.