Background

Dr. Lisa Hamm is the Superintendent of CCPA. She is the founder and developer and opened the school in 1999 because of a vision she had for what urban education could be and should be. Since the vision became realized, she has been working to see it expand to benefit more people. Lisa's leadership has improved the lives of hundreds of students, parents, and educators with her unique ability to make a positive impact. She believes leadership is the difference maker and deal breaker. It's not just an idea but an action we live out through service and Lisa is leadership in action.

Lisa Hamm has earned a BA in Elementary Education from Northern Ky. University, an MA in Educational Administration from Xavier University, and a PhD in Educational Leadership K-12 from Walden University.

 Lisa has authored 3 books related to teacher development and preparation for educators today in a series called the Teacher Boot Camp Series. The books are titled, "How to teach so kids will learn" Book 1 in the series and "How to connect with EVERY student" Book 2 in the series, and "Teaching is a Science, Teaching is an Art" Book 3 in the series.

Lisa is also the president of Education Catalysts, a non-profit  organization that trains and coaches educators and schools to success. You can find more information about this organization by searching educationcatalysts.com.