Wayne Banks

Principal in Residence at KIPP New Jersey / Mentor Teacher at Bellwether Education Partners

Wayne Banks is an experienced education professional with a strong background in higher education administration, biology, anthropology, and music.

He holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration from Columbia University in the City of New York and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Biology, Anthropology, and Music from Washington University in St. Louis.

Wayne has served in various educational roles including Mentor Teacher at Bellwether Education Partners, Principal in Residence at KIPP New Jersey, Assistant Principal focusing on STEM and Corporate Partnerships at Chicago Vocational Career Academy (Chicago Public Schools), Assistant Principal at KIPP New Jersey, Science Department Chair at Chicago Vocational Career Academy, and Corps Member at Teach For America.

His diverse experience highlights his expertise in leadership, mentoring, STEM education, and curriculum development.