Dr. Jody Francis Manning

Dr. Jody Francis Manning joined McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C. in 2021.

Dr. Manning is a seasoned school leader with over 30+ years of experience. He served as a district and school superintendent, business administrator, building administrator, and teacher in various communities. He has had the honor and privilege of working directly for New York State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia and her predecessor, John King, Jr., former U.S. Secretary of Education. He also worked for two New York State Education Department executive leaders, Senior Deputy Commissioner Jhone Ebert and Deputy Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, who recently appointed top education leaders. In his role as an NYS District Superintendent, he assisted component school districts in selecting a new school superintendent as a consultant for the recruitment, screening, and evaluation of candidates.