Who We Are

Leadership 

Daniel Hurley serves as the Executive Director of the Office of School Innovation for the Rochester City School District. With more than 25 years of experience in Rochester, New York, he has served in a variety of leadership roles, including teacher and central office leader. 

In his current role, Dan leads the district's continuous improvement efforts, partnering with schools across all accountability levels to develop and implement coherent, sustainable systems that strengthen teaching and learning. He provides strategic leadership and support to ensure schools have the tools, resources, and capacity to drive meaningful instructional improvement.

A certified Data Wise Coach through the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Dan is dedicated to helping educators use data to inform practice, foster collaborative inquiry, and build the conditions necessary for lasting, system-wide improvement. His work is grounded in the belief that every student deserves access to high-quality, equitable learning experiences and that continuous improvement is essential to achieving that goal.