Matt Coleman

Dr. Matt Coleman is the CEO of Inflexion, where he leverages his deep-rooted expertise in school systems change to drive impactful educational reform. With a career spanning various roles—from educational assistant to assistant superintendent—Matt’s experience encompasses every level of secondary education. His work in Springfield Public Schools notably improved graduation rates, reduced dropout rates, and bridged achievement gaps among cultural groups, earning him the 2014 Excellence in Achievement Award from the Confederation of Oregon School Administrators.

Since joining Inflexion in 2014, Matt has spearheaded the organization’s evolution, including its rebranding from the Educational Policy Improvement Center (EPIC) in 2017. His leadership has focused on enhancing accessibility for educators and implementing the Four Keys to College and Career Readiness, a framework developed by Inflexion’s founder, Dr. David Conley. This model, which includes Think, Know, Act, and Go, provides a comprehensive approach to student readiness and staff understanding.

Matt’s current initiatives are anchored in The Inflexion Approach, an organizational framework that integrates his extensive field experience with organizational theory, emphasizing the importance of identity in creating effective, student-centered educational systems.