Dr. Robert Kenneth Greenleaf

Robert Greenleaf was formerly a professional development specialist at the Education Alliance at Brown University. Having taught in all grades K-12, he has 20 years experience in public education ranging from superintendent of schools to assistant superintendent of schools, elementary school principal, teaching principal, teacher, and special education assistant. He served as adjunct professor at Thomas College in Maine. 

President of Greenleaf Learning, a human resource development company he founded in 1987, Bob specializes in educational strategies for understanding behaviors, building esteem and achievement, and brain-based learning. Bob is the author of 8 instructional books, the creator of two double-sided albums and publishes a bi-monthly newsletter. He is the 1991 recipient of the “Outstanding Educator Award” from the Waterville Public Schools in the state of Maine. Bob holds a doctorate in education from Vanderbilt University, a masters in educational administration from Southern Maine and a bachelor’s degree from Nasson College in psychology.

A past member of the National Speakers Association and Toastmasters International, he won several area and district speech events in the 1980’s.

Professional Experience

• Education Alliance at Brown University
• LAB @ Brown University: Professional Development
• Superintendent of Schools
• Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
• Building Principal
• Taught at all levels K-16
• Adjunct Professor at Thomas College
• Doctorate in Education ~ Vanderbilt University