About
Ben Sacco is the Managing Director of Education Economy and has over 20 years of experience in education, working with schools and systems to create the conditions for high-quality teaching, engaged learning and whole-school wellbeing. He is an education specialist and the author of “Disruption in Schools: Understand Me Before You Mark Me!" Ben is also a children’s author of three books: “There’s a Spider in My Tummy”, “There’s a Buzzing Bee in My Head” and “Hey Dad, the Story of Curious Scarlett.” Ben is a former school leader and Senior staffer for the Department of Education. He is passionate about listening to people’s stories and advocating for meaningful, practical change in education. Ben brings both systems-level perspective and frontline experience, working alongside schools to strengthen leadership, culture, behaviour, systems and processes. His work has been featured across the Herald Sun, ABC Radio and 9 News, reflecting a growing focus on practical, evidence-informed approaches to improving education systems and outcomes.