Dr. Jody Manning is a seasoned school leader with over 30+ years of experience, who is currently the Executive Director/Planning Principal of the newly created Syracuse STEAM High School. Among Dr. Manning’s accolades are an induction into the National Center for Education Research and Technology, a distinguished group of education-related corporate members, and receipt of the Maxine Giacobbe Award for exceptional work with children from diverse populations. Dr. Manning will address the formation of the STEAM School, it’s mission and impact on the central New York community.