Benjamin Sheridan

Academia Cotopaxi:  Director of Strategic Initiatives and Innovation
Ecuador

02-Aug-26

Director of Strategic Initiatives & Educational Innovation Leading school-wide transformation at Academia Cotopaxi by connecting strategy, innovation, and leadership to improve teaching, learning, and organizational performance.

My work focuses on helping the school move from great ideas to sustainable implementation by aligning strategic priorities with instructional excellence, educational technology, artificial intelligence, leadership development, and organizational systems.

Current areas of leadership include: • Strategic planning and institutional improvement • AI strategy and responsible implementation across teaching and operations • Leadership development and professional learning • Learning support innovation and inclusive practices • Cross-divisional instructional alignment • Digital transformation and educational technology • Organizational change management and systems improvement • Research-informed decision-making and continuous improvement