Inspired by what’s possible for learners, our educator-run organization blends passion, research-informed practices, and decades of experience in education to accelerate the shift to learner-centered education.

Building upon the unique strengths of communities, districts, schools, and individuals is integral to our learner-centered approach. Get to know the strengths we bring to our work—and we are eager to learn about yours, too!

Leadership

Our Team:
Our team is comprised of curious and ambitious education leaders ranging from former Superintendents to innovative high school principals. Our 21 full-time staff members work tirelessly to ensure all learners know who they are, thrive in community, and actively engage in the world as their best selves.
Board of Directors:
The Board of Directors at Learner-Centered Collaborative plays a critical role in guiding the strategic direction of the organization, ensuring alignment with our mission, vision, and values. Board members provide fiduciary oversight, thought partnership, and serve as ambassadors to help expand our impact in evolving education ecosystems to be more learner-centered.
Advisory Council:
Our Advisory Council is made up of distinguished leaders who generously volunteer their time and expertise. By participating in group meetings, they provide valuable insights that help guide our mission. Their service is voluntary and unpaid, reflecting their deep commitment to learners and the creation of thriving learning communities.
LC Innovators:
The Learner Centered (LC) Innovators is a select group of instructionally-minded educators ranging from classroom teachers to teachers on special assignments to administrators. These leaders are engaged pioneers in learner-centered education who are committed to transforming learner outcomes. This volunteer group comes together virtually throughout the academic year to elevate, celebrate, and amplify their work.

Allie Wong

Director, Strategic Partnerships

Achiever, Learner, Input, Relator, Analytical

Andy McCranie - Learner Centered Collaborative

Andy McCranie

Business and Impact Operations Associate

Relator, Analytical, Individualization, Bad movie apologist

Brittany Griffin

Director, Strategic Partnerships

Relator, Strategic, Achiever, Avid traveler

Bryanna Hanson - Learner Centered Collaborative

Bryanna Hanson

Director of Learning Design

Activator, Communicator, Input, Tea aficionado

Catina Hancock - Learner Centered Collaborative

Catina Hancock

Partner

Activator, Positivity, WOO, Exercise enthusiast

Danny Scuderi

Professional Learning Specialist

WOO, Empathy, Maximizer, Connectedness, Pun Enthusiast

Holly Stipe

Professional Learning Specialist

Learner, Achiever, Context, Harmony, Sunrise & Sunset Seeker

J. César Morales

Partner

Learner, Relator, Achiever, Exercise & Snowboarding Enthusiast

Jesse Ross

Director, Strategic Partnerships

Empathy, Ideation, Learner, Rainy day runner

Joanna Libby - Learner Centered Collaborative

Joanna Libby

Senior VP, People and Operations

Responsibility, Harmony, Analytical, Karaoke fanatic

Julia Foodman

Social Media and Content Manager

Woo, Empathy, Input, Communication, Arranger

Katie Weisberg - Learner Centered Collaborative

Kate Weisberg

Sr. Director of Strategic Partnerships

Individualization, Empathy, Achiever, Sierra Mountain Explorer

Kelly Williams

Director, Strategic Partnerships

Learner, Belief, Arranger, Individualization, Ideation

Liz Perry

Director, Strategic Partnerships

Relator, Individualization, Ideation & Self-care devotee

Megan Parry

Director, Strategic Partnerships

Learner, Input, Futuristic, Mountain Sports Lover

Paul Haluszczak

Social and Content Associate

Relator, Input, Futuristic, Lifelong nerd

Sandy Cima

Director, People & Business Operations

Restorative, Empathy, Positivity, Hiking enthusiast

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A Learner-Centered Ecosystem
It’s time for a shift from the school-centered education system—where efficiency, standardization, compliance, ranking, sorting, and task completion are top priorities—to a learner-centered paradigm, where we focus on supporting each learner to know who they are, thrive in community, and actively engaged in the world as their best selves. “A Learner-Centered Ecosystem” dives deep…
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4 Lessons From a Competency-Based Community of Practice
No one has completely figured it out, but everyone has something to offer. This sentiment captures the spirit of this year’s Competency-Based Community of Practice. This virtual group is made up of 45 teachers and leaders from nine schools and districts across the country who are currently implementing competency-based assessment and reporting practices. They…