The Vision for Saint Paul Public Schools with Superintendent Stanley

Dr. Stacie L. Stanley started as Superintendent of Saint Paul Public Schools on May 12, 2025. Prior to her appointment in SPPS, she served as the superintendent of Edina Public Schools. Stacie has served in a variety of education roles including math teacher, school principal, director of curriculum, assessment and instruction & prior to serving as superintendent she served as the associate superintendent of Eden Prairie Schools. Dr. Stanley fervently believes that the “answer is in the room” and building leadership capacity through dignity supports organizational transformation.

Dr. Stanley earned a doctorate degree from Bethel University in St. Paul, where she researched the impact of intercultural development on K-6 administrative leadership practice. She is a fierce advocate for creating safe spaces of belonging for each and every student that allows them to know their worth and thrive. 

Stacie is the co-author of Leading While Female: A Culturally Proficient Response for Gender Equity. Dr. Stanley also served as a contributing author for the text Innovative Voices in Education: Engaging diverse communities.  

Dr. Stanley is a doctoral program adjunct faculty member and advisor at Bethel University in Minnesota. Stacie lives in a multi-generational home with her husband and 95-year-old father, and enjoys being an empty nester, power walking, and spending time with their grandchildren.