Dr. Kenneth L. Bowen is an educator, growth strategist, consultant, and leader who uses his passions to inspire others to achieve growth.

Dr. Bowen is an international consultant who has served as a cabinet level leader in school districts and as a leader with a Fortune 500 corporation. He has an extensive background in all aspects of education, including overseeing learning and accountability in a district that saw great gains in student achievement under his leadership. He also has successful experience securing grants and designing new academic programs such as leading the startup of a Marine Science Academy and earning a large STEM grant. Dr. Bowen has a wealth of experience in education, business, law, finance, operations, and government. He has held various positions such as: International Consultant, National Education Consultant, Entrepreneur, Assistant Superintendent, Chief Officer for Student Learning & Accountability, Executive Director, Director of Grant Development & Research, Director of Career & Technical Programs, High School Principal, Assistant Principal, Teacher, Coach, & Mentor. In each role, he gained multiple accolades while achieving lasting success.

Dr. Bowen is a licensed superintendent, principal, administrator, curriculum specialist, and teacher. He served as a member of the SC Department of Education International Teacher Advisory Board, served as a member for the NC District 5 Safer Schools Task Force, and has served on a study group for the Public School Forum of NC. He was also appointed to serve on the 2016 US Department of Education’s Rule Negotiating Committee for the Every Student Succeeds Act.

Dr. Bowen is an honors graduate of UNC Pembroke where he earned his BA Degree in History with a concentration in Secondary Social Studies Education. He earned certification in AP US History from UNC Charlotte. He returned to UNCP and earned a Master of School Administration Degree. In 2012, Dr. Bowen was named the Young Alumnus of the Year for UNC Pembroke. He attended East Carolina University and earned his Doctorate of Educational Leadership Degree; his dissertation focused on growth for at-risk students affiliated with street gangs. In 2016, he was named to East Carolina University’s 40 under 40.