Mary Beck

Mary is a seasoned educational leader with a deep commitment to student success and innovation. As President of Distinctive Schools, she is committed to advancing the mission, strengthening the impact, and ensuring the long-term sustainability through innovation. Prior to this role, Mary served Chicago Public Schools as an educator for over two decades, most recently as Deputy Chief of Teaching and Learning for 600+ schools. Her leadership spans key areas including teaching and learning, fundraising, partnerships, ed tech leadership, board engagement, and district leadership. She also has extensive school-level experience, having served as a high school principal and assistant principal, ensuring she brings a strong, student-centered lens to her work.