Lisa McCray Cannon

CEO, EduFinderK12 | Systemic School Redesign | Collaborative Teaching Teams | Instructional Leadership & Team Culture

Role
Executive Director at Aspire Together
Location
Phoenix, AZ, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Lisa McCray Cannon

Innovative education leader with a proven track record of leading systems transformation, instructional improvement, and large-scale professional learning initiatives. Experienced in driving academic excellence and equity through strategic coaching, collaborative leadership, and team-based workforce models. Recognized for success in launching school redesign efforts, implementing MTSS, and designing inclusive, data-informed professional development. Recognized as a strong leader that cultivates strong, healthy organizational culture grounded in trust, collaboration, and shared vision. Trusted partner to districts across the US, with national thought leadership experience in personalized, future-ready learning.

Experience

  1. Executive Director

    Aspire Together

    Sep 2025 — Present

Education

  • University of Washington

    Bachelor of Arts, English and Dance

    1988 — 1993

  • Arizona State University

    Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership and Administration, General

    2004 — 2008

  • City University of Seattle

    Masters, Education

    1993 — 1994

Skills

  • Lesson Planning
  • K-12
  • Elementary Education
  • Classroom
  • Instructional Technology
  • Educational Leadership
  • Literacy
  • Classroom Management
  • Instructional Coaching
  • Teacher Training
  • Staff Development
  • Instructional Design
  • Educational Technology
  • Curriculum Design
  • Adult Education
  • Coaching
  • Differentiated Instruction

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