As Senior Education Advisor, Dr. Lubelfeld will help strengthen Wight’s connection to educational leaders and emerging trends while advancing the firm’s commitment to improving outcomes for students, educators, and communities. He will advise Wight’s PK-12 leadership team, support thought leadership and professional outreach initiatives, mentor staff, contribute to leadership development efforts, and help explore innovative approaches—including the use of emerging technologies—to enhance educational planning and design.
Dr. Lubelfeld is widely recognized as a thought leader in public education. He has served as a superintendent in Illinois since 2010 and is the co-author of several influential books, including The Unlearning Leader, Student Voice: From Invisible to Invaluable, The Unfinished Leader, The Unfinished Teacher, and Leading for Tomorrow’s Schools Today. A frequent keynote speaker and leadership coach, he is a respected advocate for student voice, culturally responsive leadership, community engagement, and continuous improvement. His contributions to educational leadership and innovation have earned national recognition.
I am excited to join a team that shares my passion for educational excellence and to help school leaders create learning environments that positively impact students, staff, and communities.
Mike Lubelfeld, Senior Education Advisor
“Wight has been a trusted partner in helping District 112 transform its schools and position the district for the future,” said Dr. Lubelfeld. “I am excited to join a team that shares my passion for educational excellence and to help school leaders create learning environments that positively impact students, staff, and communities.”
“Mike has been an exceptional partner, client, and friend of Wight for many years,” said Bradley Paulsen, Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer. “His passion for public education, commitment to students, and deep understanding of what educational leaders need from their facilities, communities, and professional partners make him uniquely qualified to help guide our work. His perspective as a superintendent who successfully tackled a complex set of circumstances and led meaningful change will be invaluable to both our team and our clients.”
Wight & Company is excited to welcome Dr. Lubelfeld to the firm and build on a longstanding relationship dedicated to helping schools create inspiring learning environments, strengthen communities, and improve student outcomes. His experience, insight, and leadership will further enhance Wight’s ability to partner with school districts in developing solutions that are educationally sound, strategically aligned, and focused on the future.