John Boumgarden

John Boumgarden is a Postsecondary Leadership Coach at OneGoal, where he collaborates with district leaders across Illinois. His role involves coaching and facilitating professional development sessions aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of educational systems to support student success in postsecondary education. Boumgarden focuses on co-creating comprehensive solutions that ensure all students are prepared for their postsecondary journeys.12

Background and Experience

• Previous Roles: Before joining OneGoal, Boumgarden worked as an Instructional Coach with LEAP Innovations, a Chicago nonprofit focused on education policy initiatives. He began his career in education with Teach For America and has experience in various educational settings across St. Louis, New York City, and Baltimore.12
• Education: He holds a Master of Science in Education from Hunter College and a Doctorate in K-12 Education Leadership and Policy from Vanderbilt University.1

Professional Focus

Boumgarden's work is characterized by his commitment to educational equity and his belief in the transformative power of effective leadership in schools. He emphasizes the importance of high-quality knowledge and skill development among school leaders to foster environments conducive to college and career readiness for all students.34