Educator. Leader.
Storyteller.

26 years working in a school building. A career built on the belief that every interaction, no matter how small, has the power to change everything.

Dr. Joe Sanfelippo on stage
Dr. Joe Sanfelippo
26
Years in a
School Building
Meet Joe

The Work Was Always About People.

Dr. Joe Sanfelippo spent 26 years working inside school buildings — as a teacher, coach, principal, and ultimately as Superintendent of the Fall Creek School District in Wisconsin for 12 years.

Under his leadership, Fall Creek was named an Innovative District by the International Center for Leadership in Education, twice. In 2019, Education Dive named him their National Superintendent of the Year. He was selected as 1 of 117 Future Ready Superintendents and 1 of 50 Personalized Learning Leaders by the U.S. Department of Education.

Today Joe speaks and works with school leaders across the country — not because he read about this work, but because he lived it. His message is simple: when people feel seen, valued, and supported, they do their best work. Every interaction is a chance to make that happen.

Dr. Joe Sanfelippo on stage
26
Years Working in a School Building
700+
Events & Keynotes Delivered
#1
National Superintendent of the Year
5
Books Published

"Joe was the best keynote speaker we have had in years! His breakout session was standing room only and he received a 5 out of 5 star rating from our attendees."

Stephanie Watson, Executive Director
Colorado Association of School Business Officials
Credentials

The Work Speaks for Itself.

National Superintendent of the Year, Education Dive, 2019
Future Ready Superintendent, 1 of 117 selected by the U.S. Department of Education
Personalized Learning Leader, 1 of 50 selected by the U.S. Department of Education
Innovative District. Fall Creek School District recognized twice by the International Center for Leadership in Education
Author of 5 books on leadership, culture, and what it means to show up for the people you serve
Ph.D. in Leadership, Learning & Service, with advanced degrees in Educational Leadership and Educational Psychology
Joe speaking to a packed gym

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700+ events. 26 years in the building. Let's talk about what he can bring to yours.

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