Welcome to the Team, Executive Principal Banks!
We are excited to add Willie Banks III to our leadership team at Lincoln Park Academy as Executive Principal. With over 20 years of leadership experience in private and charter schools, he has a proven track record of fostering inclusive learning environments that drive student success. As current Executive Principal of STEAM Academy of Warrensville Heights, Banks will continue to lead while focusing on high expectations, clear goals, and strong partnerships with parents and educators at both schools.
Banks holds a BA in English and a Master of Education Degree in Curriculum Design, Instruction, and Leadership. Prior to his role at Northcoast Academy, he served as ACCEL Schools’ Director of Family and Community Engagement and as principal for Wright Preparatory Academy and Wright Academy. A strong advocate for school choice, he was the founding principal of Greater Heights Academy, one of the first charter schools in Cleveland.
