Dr. Ben Needle

Dr. Ben Needle has extensive experience in educational leadership, currently serving as an Emcee and National Staff Developer at AVID Center since June 2006, where responsibilities include promoting the organization’s mission and training educators nationwide. Additionally, Dr. Needle is the owner and operator of DJ Neezy Entertainment, LLC, providing entertainment services since November 2010. With prior roles as Assistant Principal at DJ Neezy and Kell High School, and as a teacher and AVID Coordinator at Joseph Wheeler High School, Dr. Needle has cultivated a strong background in social studies education within the Cobb County School District. Dr. Needle holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Clark Atlanta University and has participated in various educational roles, including tutoring and coaching for college readiness.