David Steinberg has taught the lessons of leadership to thousands of people in all fields, throughout the United States and around the world. He has been a keynote speaker and workshop leader at many conferences (for business, government, non-profit, volunteer and education organizations) and has consulted with public school systems, private schools, colleges and universities.

Education

He earned a B.S. in Political Science, History, and Elementary Education from the State University of New York at Brockport, a M.Ed. in Special Education from American University, and a Ph.D. in Education, Policy, Planning, and Administration from the University of Maryland.

Experience

Previously, Dr. Steinberg was Associate Professor of Organizational Leadership, in the doctoral program, at Hood College and Director of the Department of Professional Growth Systems with Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland. 

He has had the unusual experience of having served as principal of all three levels of school (elementary, middle, and high school), with a record of having led each school to a significant rise in academic achievement and improvement in school climate. Previously, he taught almost all grade levels, including primary aged students with multiple handicapping conditions, middle school gifted students, and high school students with learning disabilities. 

David has won awards for teaching, school leadership, and building parent, business, and community partnerships including the Washington Post Distinguished Educational Leadership Award.

He is the author of Lead Like the Legends: Advice and Inspiration for Teachers and Administrators (Routledge, 2016).