Dr. Judy Benson Clarke is an educator, advocate, and special education leader with decades of experience serving students, families, and school systems across the Greater Hartford, Connecticut community.

Dr. Benson Clarke holds an 093 Superintendent Certification from the University of Connecticut — the highest level of educational leadership licensure in Connecticut. Her educational journey also includes studies at Sacred Heart University and Nova Southeastern University.

As a parent herself, Dr. Benson Clarke brings a deeply personal perspective to her work. Her career has taken her through every level of education — from classroom teacher in both general and special education, to Director of Special Education, Principal, Director of a Private School, Assistant Superintendent, and Superintendent.

Her leadership extends beyond the classroom and the central office. Dr. Benson Clarke has served on a Board of Education as Secretary, Vice Chairman, and Chairman, and as a member of ConnCASE, the statewide organization dedicated to excellence in special education leadership.

This breadth of experience — as a parent, teacher, administrator, and elected leader — is what makes Dr. Benson Clarke a uniquely qualified Education Architect. She has sat at every table, and she knows what it takes to build systems where every child can succeed.

Her mission is clear: to provide the blueprint that helps students, families, and schools build something extraordinary.