Kim McClelland

Executive Director, LeadJoy Education Solutions/New Summit Charter Academy

Kim McClelland, a Colorado Springs native with over 20 years of experience in education as an educator and leader across Pre-K to high school, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from the University of Northern Colorado and a Master’s degree in Education, Leadership, and Administration from Jones International University. She founded and led the Colorado Digital BOCES, served as Zone Superintendent in Falcon District 49’s innovative iConnect Zone, and pioneered statewide programs expanding access to charter, homeschool, alternative, credit recovery, online, and blended learning options. A nationally recognized innovator and sought-after speaker at forums such as the District Administration Leadership Institute and EdWeek, she has served on key statewide committees for charter authorization and online learning legislation, while championing school choice to ensure equitable, high-quality pathways for all students. Currently in her eighth year as Executive Director of New Summit Charter Academy, and owns an education consulting company called Leadjoy Education Solutions.