PeopleBench
A school’s greatest asset is its people. But building a workforce that can truly elevate student outcomes requires a clear strategy, informed by data and guided by experience. At PeopleBench, we connect you with the tools to build that strategy. Just as importantly, we provide the human expertise to help you navigate the complexities of workforce improvement.
Our Global Customer Success Team is the heart of this partnership. The strength of the PeopleBench Global Customer Success Team lies in its incredible depth and diversity of experience. Our team members have served as superintendents, principals, HR executives, system and district leaders, and organisational psychologists. This collective background means we understand the unique challenges and opportunities you face every day.
Our team brings together decades of hands-on experience from across the education sector and beyond, including:
Many on our team have held senior leadership roles in school districts and systems, giving them firsthand knowledge of the strategic pressures and operational realities of running a school.
We have deep expertise in talent management, change leadership, and workforce analytics, grounded in the science of what makes organisations thrive.
With experience spanning Australia, the United States, and Asia, our team offers insights into best practices from a wide range of educational contexts.
Sitting Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources in Iowa, Dr. Chace Ramey is a generous and inspiring coach and facilitator with K-12-specific and out-of-sector experience as a senior leader. Chace has lived the realities of leading in complex school governance, corporate, and community contexts, and is a sensitive and optimistic coach and facilitator of high-impact conversations.
At PeopleBench, Chace contributes as a steadfast and committed expert in the design and delivery of services to ESCs, IUs, BOCES, and other shared service providers, as well as to districts of schools—helping them become amazing places to work so they can become even more amazing places to learn.
As Chief Experience Officer at PeopleBench, Nadia Correa is a workforce strategy and organisational design specialist with over a decade of experience helping organisations navigate complex transformation. She partners with boards, CEOs, and leadership teams to shape fit-for-purpose structures, strengthen leadership capability, and build resilient, high-performing cultures.
Nadia is passionate about creating psychologically safe workplaces where both people and performance can thrive. She combines rigorous, data-informed insights with a deeply human-centred approach to support clients. This enables her to help leaders translate strategy into action, design accountable structures, and deliver sustainable results for their organisations.
As a Coach at PeopleBench, Steve Murley is a lifelong educator, coach, and former superintendent with over 30 years of experience leading PK–12 public education systems. He has guided school districts through major strategic initiatives, focusing on equity, access, and academic excellence, and has a proven track record in leadership development, strategic planning, and resilience-based systems. Steve’s experience spans roles as a superintendent, university instructor, and consultant, supporting educational leaders and organizations nationwide. He holds multiple professional coaching certifications and advanced degrees from the University of Michigan and University of Wisconsin–Madison. Steve is passionate about helping leaders thrive and enjoys exploring the outdoors in his free time.
Mike Hennessy is a social science researcher–practitioner with significant experience working alongside school leaders to tackle the most pressing workforce challenges facing the education sector.
In his role as Chief Research & Insights Officer at PeopleBench, Mike’s focus is on getting timely, high-quality data into the hands of leaders to support evidence-informed workforce decision making. Mike and the PeopleBench team design research and software tools that create real-world impact in schools, including tools to enable the measurement and development of staff resilience and organisational culture, and the development of evidence-informed workforce plans.
Fleur Johnston is an organisational psychology expert and leader in large-scale workforce transformation. As the Founder and CEO of PeopleBench, she is committed to equipping school leaders with advanced technology, tools, and professional learning to build sustainable and impactful school workforces.
Drawing on her early career in childhood education and inspired by her teacher mother, Fleur is passionate about advancing contemporary workforce improvement ideas. Fleur believes that the workplace experience of adults in schools ultimately shapes educational outcomes for students. She sees workforce strategy as the critical bridge between policy aspirations and the real-world dynamics of working in schools.
Fleur is a Fellow of the Australian Human Resources Institute, a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and an Executive Advisor to QUT’s Executive MBA program. She is a proud University of Queensland alum. In 2023, Fleur received the AmCham Australia Digital Economy Award. In 2025, she led the launch of a five-year research program with the University of Pennsylvania GSE and Centre for Human and Optimal Development, exploring how technology-enabled workforce strategy can improve staff retention and the experience of work at scale.
As an Advisory Partner at PeopleBench, Rebecca McGlashan is an organisation design and development specialist with a deep curiosity for all things people and systems. With over 20 years of experience, she works alongside leaders as a coach to build capability and capacity at individual, team, and organisational levels, equipping them to adapt and thrive in our ever-changing environment.
Rebecca brings a unique mix of consulting, in-house, and leadership experience from the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. She has led significant transformation projects across diverse industries, including education, resources, and health. Her extensive expertise in organisation design, workforce strategy, and facilitation provides clients with the confidence, insight, and tools needed to tackle complex leadership challenges and achieve their goals.
As a Coach at PeopleBench, Dr. Miranda Walichowski brings a rich background in educational psychology to her role as an expert coach for K-12 leaders. With a Ph.D. focused on Hispanic Bilingual Education from Texas A&M University, she possesses a deep, research-informed understanding of the dynamics within diverse educational settings.
Miranda is passionate about empowering school and system leaders to build thriving environments. She leverages her academic expertise and practical insights to guide them in developing strategies that foster growth, equity, and success. Her coaching supports leaders in navigating complexity and unlocking their full potential to create lasting positive change for their communities.
As a Graduate Consultant at PeopleBench, Kirra McDonald plays a key role in the coordination and delivery of projects from start to finish. She is a dedicated professional with a proven talent for effective collaboration and creative problem-solving.
Kirra brings a sharp analytical mindset to her work, ensuring every detail is handled with care. Her background includes experience in strategic planning, research design, project management, data analysis, and communication. This diverse skill set allows her to contribute valuable insights and support to help schools and systems achieve their workforce goals.
As a Senior Customer Success Consultant at PeopleBench, Kate Polles partners with schools to help them build better workforces. She focuses on providing tailored onboarding and ongoing support, ensuring schools get the most out of PeopleBench’s powerful tools and resources.
With a background in teacher recruitment, including a notable role at Brisbane Catholic Education, Kate possesses a deep understanding of the unique workforce needs within the education sector. Her work is driven by a genuine passion for helping K-12 leaders achieve meaningful and lasting outcomes for their schools. Kate is dedicated to empowering leaders with the data and strategies they need to create thriving educational environments.
Strategic workforce planning is a critical lever for lifting staff retention and building a thriving workforce. However, turning data into decisions and plans into action can be challenging. This is where the PeopleBench Global Customer Success Team makes the difference. We are more than just a software provider; we are your strategic partners. Our team works alongside you to:
We help you transform workforce data into clear insights, identifying your school’s unique strengths and areas for growth.
Using the PeopleBench platform, our team guides you in creating a targeted workforce strategy that aligns with your school’s most important goals.
Through expert coaching and facilitation, we build the capacity of your leadership team to lead change and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
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