Kenneth Wertz
Executive DirectorNational School Plant Management Association (NSPMA)Ken Wertz brings more than 30 years of hands-on and leadership experience in school facilities managment to every stage he steps on. As Executive Director of the National School Plant Management Assoc. (NSPMA), he leads a national non-profit advancing professionalism, education, and advocacy for public K12 school facilities leaders across the country.
At the heart of Ken's work is a passion for equity and the belief that every teacher and student deserves a safe, healthy learning environment, regardless of their zipcode. In addition to supporting all the NSPMA member nationwide, He works alongside several national partners including the BASIC Coalition, USGBC, GoGreen Initiative, ZeroNow, CAUSE, HEAL, NSCI , NCSF and others to advance healthier, safer, and more sustainable schools.
Ken's career spans the full arc of the profession, from licensed plumber and builder, former school facilities director (18yrs.), served on Mass School Building Authority's Designer Selection Panel (5yrs.) and longtime association leader, Ken brings a practicioner's perspective to his work. A nationally recognized speaker, he has delivered hundreds of presentations focused on helping communities create better places for students and teachers to learn and work.
After the Ribbon Cutting: Will Your High-Performance School Still Perform?
K-12 schools are being asked to deliver healthier, safer and more sustainable/resilient learning environments while managing constrained budgets, agin
…K-12 schools are being asked to deliver healthier, safer and more sustainable/resilient learning environments while managing constrained budgets, aging infrastructure, and increasingly complex building systems. Drawing on decades of experience operat
…K-12 schools are being asked to deliver healthier, safer and more sustainable/resilient learning environments while managing constrained budgets, aging infrastructure, and increasingly complex building systems. Drawing on decades of experience operating/constructing public schools and a national perspective working with K-12 facility leaders, this session examines constructability and Total Cost of Ownership through the eyes of those responsible
…K-12 schools are being asked to deliver healthier, safer and more sustainable/resilient learning environments while managing constrained budgets, aging infrastructure, and increasingly complex building systems. Drawing on decades of experience operating/constructing public schools and a national perspective working with K-12 facility leaders, this session examines constructability and Total Cost of Ownership through the eyes of those responsible for operating and maintaining them. Explore how involving facilities professionals early on can improve design decisions, especially in owner-occupied projects while supporting achievable long-term performance. The goal is simple: create educational environments where teachers and students can focus on the learning, and less on the health and safety concerns of the building.
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Ask the Facilities & Operations Directors: Drop-In Q&A
Forget the formal lecture. Pull up a chair in The Learning Space for candid conversations and practical problem-solving with experts who understand yo
…Forget the formal lecture. Pull up a chair in The Learning Space for candid conversations and practical problem-solving with experts who understand your challenges. EDspaces presenters will be hosting informal, role-specific Q&A sessions, sharing
…Forget the formal lecture. Pull up a chair in The Learning Space for candid conversations and practical problem-solving with experts who understand your challenges. EDspaces presenters will be hosting informal, role-specific Q&A sessions, sharing insights and solutions drawn from real-world experience.
Bring your toughest questions, from stretching a modernization budget to translating educational goals into effective learning spaces. Connec
…Forget the formal lecture. Pull up a chair in The Learning Space for candid conversations and practical problem-solving with experts who understand your challenges. EDspaces presenters will be hosting informal, role-specific Q&A sessions, sharing insights and solutions drawn from real-world experience.
Bring your toughest questions, from stretching a modernization budget to translating educational goals into effective learning spaces. Connect with experts and peers, exchange ideas, and leave with fresh perspectives you can put to work.
Focus: Educational leadership, strategic planning, district priorities, community engagement, and student success.
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