Lonnie Palmer received his undergraduate degree in physics from Union College in Schenectady, NY and holds a masters degree in physics education as well as a certificate of advanced study in educational administration from SUNY at New Paltz, NY. He began his career teaching science in Albany NY’s Hackett Junior High School. He then became an assistant high school principal in Poughkeepsie, NY, an assistant superintendent responsible for improving academic performance for secondary students in New Rochelle, NY and a high school principal in Averill Park, NY.
Lonnie retired from his position as Albany City School District Superintendent in 2003 after serving six successful years which saw improved test scores and graduation rates, passage of a $176 million school facilities improvement plan, and public approval of 6 consecutive school budgets. He then spent two years starting and growing a successful consulting business, AdvisorySolutions, for the New York State School Boards Association.
Most recently, Lonnie served as the superintendent for the Troy City School District. During his two short years in Troy, Lonnie reshaped the district management team with 20 newly hired administrators, dramatically improved student language arts and math test performance in addition to high school graduation rates, improved the district’s bond rating, and developed plans for magnet schools.
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