Creating Brighter Futures Through Educational Excellence

Mary Sult has spent her career helping educators and organizations grow. From the classroom to higher education leadership, she has focused on developing people, strengthening systems, and creating opportunities for meaningful learning. 

Today, Mary serves as the Institute for Educational Leadership Director at the University of Northern Iowa, where she supports leadership development and professional learning for educators across Iowa. She works with school leaders, teachers, and education partners to translate research into practice, helping organizations embrace innovation, use data to drive decisions, and build cultures of continuous improvement. With experience spanning K–12 education, higher education, instructional technology, and leadership development, Mary Ann brings both strategic perspective and practical experience to every initiative she leads.

Mary received her B.A in English Education from UNI, M.A. in Educational Technology from San Diego State, M.S. in Educational Leadership from Drake and Ph.D. in Educational Leadership also from Drake. 

Outside of her professional work, Mary enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her husband Dustin and son Logan (9). She believes that strong relationships, thoughtful leadership, and a commitment to lifelong learning create the foundation for lasting impact in education and in the communities we serve.