Case Studies K-12 Education

Aaron DiBucci did not begin his professional life in public education. His early career was built in the private sector, where sales targets, international travel, and operational scale defined success. Today, as director of facilities and properties for Port Clinton City School District, his focus is measured differently. It is seen in clean hallways before […]

Adam Dutter did not set out to build a career in public education. His path into school construction came through the private sector, hospitality, and retail, shaped by years of managing complex facilities and capital projects long before he ever stepped onto a school campus as an owner’s representative. Today, as director of construction for […]

Aneta Mistak’s professional journey has been shaped by persistence, adaptability, and a belief that operational excellence can directly improve educational outcomes. As director of operations for High School District 214, she now oversees the day-to-day functionality of six high schools and one specialized school, ensuring that the physical environments supporting nearly 12,000 students remain safe, […]

Andrew Burlingame is the director of facilities and operations at the Chenango Valley Central School District, where his work significantly impacts the district’s ability to provide a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for its students and staff. Chenango Valley Central School District, located in upstate New York, encompasses a range of facilities, including Chenango Valley […]

Aaron Bowers, director of facilities and operations for Manteca Unified School District in California, has dedicated his career to shaping school campuses into vibrant, functional, and forward-thinking spaces that support learning and community growth. As MUSD experiences rapid development—spurred by thousands of new homes, a growing population, and evolving educational demands—Bowers leads a team responsible […]

Although she’s not a teacher, Alexis Baker impacts students every day. As the director of facilities at Manheim Central School District, she says she considers their experience in every project. Whether with large undertakings, like renovating the high school, or smaller ones, such as creating a pollinator garden at the middle school, Baker tries to […]

Like most students, Andrew Hartnett couldn’t wait to graduate high school. He imagined that whatever awaited him in the “real world” would be more interesting than going to Brentwood High School every day. Little did he know, he’d find his way back there 15 years later, this time by choice. “Clamoring to come back” when […]