Ben is always happy to tailor his time and work product to best suit the needs of the school and district
Currently, Ben consults around the world supporting schools and districts to better serve students and their communities. Among his many endeavors, Ben works with Norwegian school and district administrators supporting their leadership growth. He also works closely with numerous Indian education systems to effectively provide a world-class learning environment. Locally, Ben helps support Urban Assembly schools as well as other NYC DOE schools and districts.
Before these roles, Ben was the founder and principal of the High School for Public Service (HSPS), in Brooklyn, NY. Under Ben’s leadership, HSPS received numerous awards for its outstanding success. HSPS was named one of the top 50 high schools in New York City by the Daily News and received a Bronze Medal from US News and World Report, putting it among the top schools in the country. In 2010, HSPS was named the top Title I school in New York, the first time a high school has ever won this award. Ben also led innovative projects at HSPS that gained national notoriety, from the creation of a fully functioning acre organic farm to a school-wide grading curriculum focused on mastery and proficiency.
For his work in education, Ben was awarded the prestigious Jefferson Award for Public Service for an Individual 35 Years of Age and Under. Ben received his undergraduate degree from Harvard College, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude, and his MSEd from Baruch College.
Selected awards
Hometown Heroes Award
2011 - Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Benjamin Shuldiner was the 2011 Mentor Award winner and is someone who has done an outstanding job mentoring, teaching and coaching youth in the New York City Community. Namely, he was recognized for his work in establishing Crown Heights’ High School for Public Service.
Samuel S. Beard Award for Outstanding Public Service
2005 - Jefferson Awards
The Jefferson Awards Foundation, the nation’s most prestigious and longest-standing organization dedicated to powering and celebrating public service, awards the Samuel S. Beard Award for Outstanding Public Service by An Individual 35 Years or Under.
Outstanding Young Educator Award
2011 - ASCD
The OYEA program celebrates the next generation of teachers and administrators who demonstrate outstanding leadership. Award winners exemplify a passion for excellence in educating the whole child; demonstrating leadership; improving student engagement, achievement, and learning; and contributing to the education profession.
selected presentations
Ben has given numerous national and international presentations on raising graduation rates, increasing staff culture, and implementing cutting edge curriculum. Ben can help you and your school district on a range of topics to better serve students.
66th Annual ASCD Conference
Bold Actions for Complex Challenges, 2011, San Francisco, CA
Presented special ticketed session on graduation rates and closing the achievement gap. Named Outstanding Young Educator of the Year Honoree. Named Emerging Leader.
143rd Annual American Association of School Administrators (AASA) National Conference
Critical Transformation, 2010, San Antonio, TX
Named Conference Scholar. Presented two sold-out ticketed events: “Increasing Graduation Rates in Urban High Schools” and “Rethinking Assessment in High School.”
20th Annual National Dropout Prevention Network Conference
Carrying the Torch of Dreams: Every Student Graduates, 2008, Atlanta, GA
Presented: “Getting Your Students to Graduate: Increasing Graduation Rates in Urban High Schools.”
43rd Annual Council of School Supervisors and Administrators Educational Leadership Conference
Empowering Leadership – Embracing Accountability, 2007, New York, NY
Presentation: “How to Get All Your Kids to Graduate Or at Least Get Really Close”
Selected Consulting Projects
BI Norwegian Business School and Oslo School District
Executive Leadership Program, 2017-present
Oslo School District, Consultant for District Turnaround
Lead 100 School and District Leaders from across Norway on a week-long leadership seminar in NYC. Facilitate high-level discussions with education leaders across NYC and site visits to multiple schools. Keynote multiple seminars in Norway and New York. Partner with the Superintendent and Leadership Team of Oslo School District to support District Transformation work.
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
Teacher Community Program, Advisor, 2017-present
Advisor to ground breaking education model to build capacity of PBS member station to provide meaningful support and professional development for teachers in rural communities. Provide consultation, expertise and advise on training strategy, outreach implementation and sustainability planning with respect to the Teacher Community Program.
Arkansas Center for Executive Leadership, Arkansas Tech University
Arkansas Leader-to-Leader Superintendent Cohort, 2016-present
Lead over 60 Superintendents from across Arkansas on a week-long leadership seminar in New York City. Facilitate high-level discussions with education leaders across NYC and site visits to multiple schools.
Indian Education System
Samhita Academy, Leadership Consultant, 2016-present
Facilitate multi-day leadership workshops with teachers and administrators at both Bangalore and Coimbatore schools. Provide high-level strategic management for the growth and success of school system.
Mantra Social Services, Leadership Consultant, 2016-present
Provide high-level strategic management for the growth and success of multiple projects across India, including but not limited to:
Dommasandra Project – a district-wide reformulation of school services, working with the local community leaders, teachers, parents, and students to better serve Bangalore children.
Shikshakalp Fellowship – a two-year fellowship supporting future education leaders in India, focusing on empathetic, creative, and adaptable solutions to make a positive difference in student outcomes.
ShikshaLokam – an Education Leadership Platform, where educators, NGOs and the India Government work together to support large scale, high impact projects.
Advaith Foundation – an education foundation, focused on promoting philanthropic ventures in the field of education and research