Kayce Cook brings over 20 years of experience in education, including classroom teaching, district-level instructional leadership, and state-level leadership and program management in assessment and academic standards, as well as career and workforce development. She holds a bachelor's in education, a master's in conflict resolution with a focus on human behavior and conflict management, and is pursuing a doctorate in organizational leadership, with anticipated completion in December 2024. Her research focuses on enhancing educational outcomes through innovative leadership strategies.