Joseph “Joey” Hailpern
Chief Operating Officer
Joseph “Joey” Hailpern brings more than two decades of experience in education, organizational leadership, operations, strategic planning, and community engagement.
Joey has spent his career working at the intersection of people, systems, and mission. Most recently, he has served as Chief Operating Officer of InnovateK12 and Director of Accountability for Concept Schools, where he has led organizational improvement efforts, supported leadership teams across multiple states, and helped develop systems to measure and advance organizational performance. He previously served as a principal at Braeside School in North Shore School District 112 and Edison School in Skokie School District 69.
A longtime resident of Skokie, Joey lives in the community with his wife, Inbal, and their four children. His connection to the North Shore and his commitment to creating strong, inclusive communities have shaped both his professional and personal life.
Joey holds an Ed.D. in Curriculum, Advocacy, and Policy from National Louis University, with a dissertation focused on reconceptualizing accountability, as well as a master’s degree in School Administration and Leadership.