MERRICK, NY, October 01, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Michael C. Sonbert has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Sonbert has established a distinguished career in educational leadership and organizational transformation, marked by a series of progressive roles and entrepreneurial ventures. Since 2022, he has served as the founder and chief executive officer of Rebel Culture, where he has leveraged his expertise in supporting educational leaders, communication, feedback and coaching to drive meaningful change within school environments. Under Mr. Sonbert's guidance, Rebel Culture has become recognized for its innovative approaches to school culture and leadership development.

In addition to his work at Rebel Culture, Mr. Sonbert is the founder of Skyrocket Education, an organization he established in 2016. Through this venture, he has designed experiences for students that consistently exceed expectations, both for learners and educational leaders, transforming unsafe and underperforming schools into exemplary safe environments. This achievement stands as one of Mr. Sonbert's most notable career milestones, reflecting his commitment to creating impactful educational models.

Before his entrepreneurial endeavors, Mr. Sonbert held several key positions at Mastery Schools in Philadelphia. From 2013 to 2016, he was the director of strategic partnerships, where he cultivated relationships with external organizations to enhance educational outcomes. Between 2012 and 2015, Mr. Sonbert also served as an instructional coach, providing guidance and professional development to teachers seeking to improve classroom practices. His tenure at Mastery Schools began in 2007 as a literature and composition teacher, a role in which his students outperformed their peers by 30 to 50% on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessments, a testament to his effectiveness as an educator.

Mr. Sonbert's transition from classroom teaching to broader educational leadership was motivated by a desire to make a greater impact on student outcomes. Although colleagues were surprised by his decision to leave teaching, given his classroom success, he aspired to reach more students by coaching teachers. This vision ultimately led to the founding of Skyrocket Education.

Mr. Sonbert's academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts from Queens College in New York City and a master's degree in special education and teaching from Arcadia University in Glenside, Pennsylvania. These academic achievements have been instrumental in shaping his approach to education reform and leadership development.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Mr. Sonbert is actively involved in civic initiatives. He has volunteered with Philabundance through charity drives and organized toy drives for CancerCare of Long Island, demonstrating a commitment to community service alongside his work in education.

Throughout his career, Mr. Sonbert has been recognized for his expertise in supporting educational leaders and fostering transformative change within schools. His dedication to practical solutions and relationship-building remains central to his ongoing influence in the field of education. Mr. Sonbert attributes much of his success to the simplicity of both his companies' models. These tools are straightforward, actionable and user-friendly. Mr. Sonbert continues to set ambitious goals for the future, with plans to achieve full international immersion by expanding beyond the U.S. market, establishing teams in the United Arab Emirates and across the U.K., with additional hubs throughout Europe and the Middle East.

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