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At Agile Evolutionary Group, Corp., we’re driven by a mission to shake up the AC-Stage of Education. Our goal is to promote sustained growth, foster innovation, and future-proof organizations. As seasoned education and multi-industry strategic advisors, we’re dedicated to aligning our clients with the Disruptive Excellence Framework™, a tried-and-true model for success. By reimagining systems and embracing our Portfolio of Verticals, we help organizations stay one step ahead in the ever-changing post-COVID landscape.
The Agile Evolutionary Group works with learning organizations, non-profits and large private sector industries to identify and implement system changes that will allow these organizations to flourish with the current and future economic demands.
Leaders and teams must look at their organizations differently in today’s volatile markets. We enable leaders to reimagine structures, systems, and cultures for iterative, sustainable innovation and growth. Our disruptive approach cultivates an environment for change.
Dr. Michael Conner is a trailblazer in the field of education, renowned as the CEO/Founder of the Agile Evolutionary Group and an international award recipient. His storied career spans from Superintendent of Schools to Teacher, with pivotal roles as Chief Academic Officer and Assistant Superintendent. Dr. Conner’s expertise in educational transformation is encapsulated in his innovative Disruptive Effect Model, redefining traditional pedagogical approaches. The Disruptive Effect Model is a framework that drives education entities to underpin science, analytics, and research to transform schools for innovation, excellence, and equity. Through the utility of the model, Dr. Conner’s work has educators domestically and internationally redesigning traditional systems to be future-driven.
The Disruptive Effect Model has been recognized both domestically and internationally with reaching a pinnacle by being awarded the renowned Global Excellence Award. With his advanced credentials in Business Analytics and Management, Innovation, and Technology, Dr. Conner brings a unique skill set to disrupt the education ecosystem in a meaningful manner. His multidisciplinary competencies challenge traditional theories of education which guide transformation using analytics, statistical models, and progressive practices that are outliers in the field of education.
His latest book, “Intentional, Bold, and Unapologetic: A Guide to Transforming Schools in the AC-Stage of Education” released in December 2022, showcases his forward-thinking strategies in educational reform. A lifelong learner, Dr. Conner’s educational odyssey commenced with a Bachelor of Arts from Lasell University and progressed through a Master of Science from the University of Bridgeport, a Sixth Year Diploma from Southern Connecticut State University, and a Doctorate in Education from Cambridge College.
Dr. Conner’s pursuit of excellence is reflected in his completion of the Executive Leadership Program at the University of Connecticut, the Harvard Superintendents Institute, and the prestigious AASA/Howard University National Urban Superintendents Academy. His academic prowess is further highlighted by a Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics from Harvard University and an Advanced Certificate in Management, Innovation, and Technology from MIT, underscoring his unparalleled contribution to the evolution of modern education.
With an objective and visionary mindset we build an agile framework to provide leaders and teams a scientific approach to ground strategy and culture to promote excellence, inclusion, and empowerment for sustainability.
In a recent Voices for Excellence conversation, Dr. Michael Conner sat down with Steven Iglesias, Chief Innovation Officer for Doral Academy, to explore one of the most pressing leadership questions in education today: how do learning organizations prepare students for a future that is arriving faster than most systems are built to handle?
In this episode of Voices for Excellence, host Dr. Michael Conner is joined by Christine Fowler Mack, former superintendent of Akron Public Schools and founder of Reimagined Solutions, to explore what leadership demands in the AC stage of education. The conversation examines how leaders can navigate policy shifts, innovation, and complexity while remaining grounded in values, coherence, and a clear sense of purpose.
Education is at a crossroads. While equity and innovation are widely discussed, real change remains slow and complex. A recent episode of the Voices for Excellence podcast, featuring a conversation between host Dr. Michael Conner and guest Dr. Elizabeth Alvarez, Superintendent of Forest Park School District 91, explored these pressing issues. Their insights reveal that while progress is possible, it requires courage, transparency, and a willingness to disrupt outdated systems.
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A Guide to Transforming Schools in the AC-Stage of Education
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