Speakers

Dr. Kimberly Vaught is a seasoned educational leader with over 26 years of experience driving transformational change in public education. Currently serving as Assistant Superintendent of School Performance for K–8 Schools in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, she supports nearly 13,000 students across a diverse portfolio of schools. Under her leadership, her Performance Area and schools have achieved record-breaking academic gains, setting new benchmarks for excellence through strategic planning, instructional precision, and leader development. Dr. Vaught’s career spans from classroom teacher to turnaround principal to Executive Director of Leadership Development and now to senior district leadership, with each role delivering transformative, sustained results. Dr. Vaught successfully moved underperforming schools to high-performing status, built systems to grow instructional leaders, and implemented strategies that have elevated student achievement. With a national platform for school turnaround and comprehensive school improvement, Dr. Vaught is a sought-after speaker and thought partner to educational leaders across the country. Named one of District Administration’s Top 100 Influencers in Education, Dr. Vaught is known for inspiring others, mentoring current and future leaders, and casting a clear, compelling vision for success. She is widely respected for her systems thinking and innovative leadership.