James D. (Jim) Benz ’85

Jim Benz has been working in independent schools as a teacher, director, and leader since 1986. His specialties have been in progressive education, the arts in education, accomplished teaching criteria, strategic planning, organizational systems, and non-profit governance.

Jim is active in the arts, mainly ceramics, and sports including rowing and biking. He and his wife have three grown children who are each amazing, talented, and inspirational.