Brian McManus, M.Ed., MA

Educational Leadership Experience

Brian McManus, M.Ed., MA, is an educational leader and EdTech founder with over 20 years of experience dedicated to improving school systems. His career has spanned both U.S. public and international schools: more than a decade as a high school English teacher, then ten years in school leadership, including six as an Assistant Principal.

As an administrator, Brian routinely led professional development for over 200 teachers and facilitated nearly 1,000 parent meetings. He is an Evaluation Team Member for the Council of International Schools and has served on numerous school accreditation visits for NEASC and MSA.

After enough 5 AM scrambles covering classes at a 1,700-student high school, juggling the master schedule, the bell schedule, and a shrinking list of available prep periods, he built the scheduler he needed. That scheduler became Harry Llama, the flagship product of Lucid North.

Academic Credentials

• M.Ed. in International Secondary Education - The College of New Jersey - Focus on the science of learning, mentorship, and leadership development in schools.
• MA in Writing & Literature - Deakin University - Expertise in writing and literature, with practical tools in critical analysis, editing, and research.
• Post-Graduate Certification in Educational Leadership - Focus on effective school leadership and administration.
• Administrative: Principal Certification - NJ DOE - K-12 principal certification.
• Instructional: English CEAS - NJ DOE - 6-12 teacher certification.
• Administrative: Principal I - PA DOE - K-12 administrative certification.
• Administrative: Commission Qualification Letter, Superintendent - PA DOE - K-12 superintendent certification.

Research & Methodology

Brian blends hands-on experience with methodical research to deliver well-supported insights. His analysis is grounded in empirical data, moving beyond theory to address the practical challenges school leaders face. This research-based approach informs both his writing and the development of Lucid North's solutions.

Vision for Educational Technology

Through Lucid North, McManus is dedicated to building intelligent, human-centered technology solutions that solve real problems for schools. His perspective as both a former practitioner and a current technology leader lets him bridge the gap between educational need and technological capability.