Katie Simon brings over 12 years of experience driving transformational outcomes in public education. Prior to joining ILO Group, she served in senior leadership roles at Uncommon Schools, where she led large, cross-functional teams and supported school systems in achieving ambitious academic results for historically underserved students.
Katie’s expertise spans strategic planning, talent development, workforce planning, and data-driven performance management. She has a strong track record of building leaders, aligning adult actions to student outcomes, and translating complex priorities into clear, executable systems. Known for her ability to balance vision with operational rigor, Katie partners closely with leaders to clarify goals, strengthen organizational coherence, and build sustainable capacity.
Throughout her career, Katie has been deeply committed to ensuring that every student has access to an excellent education. She is passionate about helping districts and schools turn bold aspirations into measurable results through disciplined strategy, strong leadership, and continuous improvement.