Dr. Arnie Adler

Arnie Adler is an experienced educational leader, instructional coach, and educator with nearly 57 years of experience dedicated to improving schools and supporting educators. Throughout his career, he has served in a variety of roles, beginning as a junior high school teacher before becoming a principal, including at Mansfield Junior High School, which he once attended as a student. His extensive experience in school leadership has given him a deep understanding of the challenges educators face and the importance of building strong school communities.

Adler currently serves as a SAM Time Change Coach with the National SAM Innovation Project, working with principals across the country to help them prioritize instructional leadership and maximize their impact on student learning. He also serves as a principal coach through Arizona's AZ LEADS initiative and has worked as a school improvement specialist with state education offices in both Utah and Arizona. In addition, Adler has taught educational leadership as an adjunct professor at Northern Arizona University since 2001, sharing his knowledge and experience with aspiring educational leaders. He earned his bachelor's degree from Wayne State University, his Master of Education from the University of Arizona, and his Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Adler believes that mentorship and strong community relationships are essential to success. His commitment to service extends beyond education through his volunteer involvement with the Homing Project fundraising committee, the T-Club athletic board at Tucson High School, and previously the Boys to Men board. Through his work as an educator, mentor, and community volunteer, Adler continues to make a meaningful difference by empowering school leaders, strengthening educational communities, and supporting the development of future generations.

Arnie was also selected by the State Office of Education in Utah and the State Office of Education in Arizona to be in school improvement specialists for a number of years. Besides that he began a charter school in Utah by hiring staff and putting a total school schedule together to make sure we would impact student learning outcomes.