Ivory Benton began his carrier in elementary education in 1987.  He taught Chapter I Reading for one year and then spent the next six years serving as a Grade One Teacher in the Boston Public School system. 

Ivory accepted a position with Harcourt School Publishers in 1994.  He began as the New England Regional Consultant.  He was promoted to National Consultant in ’97.   Ivory has been promoted again and currently holds the position of Senior Director of Urban Affairs.

Ivory Benton received his BA in 1986.  He completed a course of study for a dual degree in Music and Business.  Ivory received his MS in Elementary Education in May of 1994.

Ivory Benton’s professional affiliations include memberships with: IRA, ASCD, NABSE and NCTM.  Ivory works with and supports NSBA, CUBE and ASSM.  He also serves on the Blue Ribbon Corporate Advisory Panel for the Council of the Great City Schools.