Karli Saracini is an Executive-in-Residence at the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET), based in Arkansas. She brings 38 years of experience in education, including extensive leadership at the school, district, and state levels.

Karli previously served as the Assistant Commissioner for Educator Effectiveness and Licensure at the Arkansas Department of Education. Her district-level leadership roles have included assistant superintendent, principal, and curriculum coordinator across various Arkansas school districts.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, a Master of Science in Education Principalship and an Educational Specialist degree in Curriculum from Arkansas State University, and an Educational Specialist degree in Leadership from the University of Central Arkansas.

Karli currently serves on the CALDER Policymakers Council and is a member of the Board of Directors for the EAST Initiative in Arkansas.