Stanley Taylor, Jr., serves as SchoolSmartKC’s Director of Talent. He is dedicated to elevating our educational workforce by implementing innovative strategies for talent acquisition, retention, and ongoing professional development. Prior to joining SchoolSmartKC Stanley worked with Communities In Schools serving students and families at Benjamin Banneker Elementary as their Student Support Coordinator since 2017. Stanley’s devotion for serving the youth began before joining the Banneker team! It was in his role as the Director of Youth Programs at the Mary L. Kelly Community Center that he was able to discover a new love and a new mission for our students.
Stanley earned his bachelor’s degree in information & systems and business management from Northwest Missouri State University. As we look to the future, Stanley is committed to driving our organization’s success by cultivating a talented and empowered workforce, making a lasting impact on both individuals and the collective success of our organization.