Luke McShane

Managing Director of Teaching and Learning 

As Managing Director of Teaching and Learning, Luke leads continuous improvement processes to support school performance across CICS' diverse portfolio of 13 campuses. Utilizing data, progress monitoring, and customized learning experiences, he authentically engages with leaders to ensure equitable student outcomes. 

Luke holds a Bachelor's in Chemistry, a Master’s in Educational Leadership from the University of Illinois, and a National Board Certification in High School Chemistry Teaching. As a school leader, he has navigated charter renewal and successfully exited multiple schools from remediation by achieving transformational academic outcomes. 

Why do you work at CICS? Luke is driven by helping others self-actualize by developing transformational school communities where all students achieve ambitious outcomes. He believes that cultivating conditions and cultures where people have a voice is essential to the vitality of our school communities.