Our Team, An Extension of Your Team
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!
Andrea Winters
Senior Partner Success Lead
Developer, Positivity, Adaptability, Stage mom
Andrea Winters
Combining educational experience and technology knowledge to support educators in shifting to learner-centered instruction.
Strengths
Developer, Positivity, Adaptability, Stage mom
Education Roles
Learner, middle school English teacher, ESL teacher, virtual high school teacher, assistant principal, instructional technology director
Houston, TX
Andy McCranie
Technical Support Engineer
Relator, Analytical, Individualization, Bad movie apologist
Andy McCranie
Finding and building solutions – encouraging learning and growth through the thoughtful application of learning technology.
Strengths
Relator, Analytical, Individualization, Bad movie apologist
Education Roles
Learner, education technology specialist, biology teacher, Masters in Educational/Instructional Technology graduate
Pittsburg, PA
Brittany Griffin
Director, Strategic Partnerships
Relator, Strategic, Achiever,
Avid traveler
Brittany Griffin
Bringing authenticity, productivity, and a positive spirit to the learner-centered movement because we ALL deserve joy and agency.
Strengths
Relator, Strategic, Achiever, Avid traveler
Education Roles
Learner, tutor, gymnastics coach, high school French teacher, Beta Club sponsor, Masters in Education graduate, textbook author, instructional coach, education consultant
Atlanta, GA
Bryanna Hanson
Partner Success Lead
Activator, Communicator, Input, Tea aficionado
Bryanna Hanson
Supporting educators and leaders to innovate for a more equitable, learner-centered future of education.
Strengths
Activator, Communicator, Input, Tea aficionado
Education Roles
Learner, tutor, high school/middle school/elementary school Spanish teacher, tennis coach, curriculum creator
Napa, CA
Catina Hancock
VP, Leadership and Learning
Activator, Positivity, WOO, Exercise enthusiast
Catina Hancock
Leveraging 23+ years in public education to coach school leaders and teams in building culture and collective capacity.
Strengths
Activator, Positivity, WOO, Exercise enthusiast
Education Roles
Learner, bilingual instructional aide, teacher, assistant principal, principal
Weatherford, TX
Charlotte Reynders
Marketing Specialist
Learner, Responsibility, Belief, Collaging with old magazines
Charlotte Reynders
Combining a humanities background with nonprofit and business experience to amplify innovations in learning.
Strengths
Learner, Responsibility, Belief, Collaging with old magazines
Education Roles
Learner, virtual college advisor, arts education volunteer
San Francisco, CA
Emily Amata
Executive Assistant
Empathy, Input, Learner, Entertainment consumer
Emily Amata
Keeping people and systems running at maximum impact through solution-oriented calendaring and logistics management.
Strengths
Empathy, Input, Learner, Entertainment consumer
Education Roles
Learner, museum curator and exhibition writer, researcher
San Francisco, CA
Erin Kahn
Partner Success Lead
Empathy, Positivity, Consistency, Fungus identification novice
Erin Kahn
Partner in learning, meeting schools and districts where they are in their shift to learner-centered education.
Strengths
Empathy, Positivity, Consistency, Fungus identification novice
Education Roles
Learner, youth group counselor, Masters in Secondary Science Education graduate, high school biology teacher, middle school science teacher
Larkspur, CA
Fran Wilkins
Accountant
Includer, Positivity, Input, Entrepreneur
Fran Wilkins
Managing financial systems and data to support organizational decision making and planning.
Strengths
Includer, Positivity, Input, Entrepreneur
Education Roles
Learner, mom, parent-teacher organization treasurer, financial coach, daughter of a high school teacher
Shirley, MA
Joanna Libby
VP, Partner Operations
Responsibility, Harmony, Analytical, Karaoke fanatic
Joanna Libby
Designing and cultivating collaborative systems and structures that deepen and scale our impact.
Strengths
Responsibility, Harmony, Analytical, Karaoke fanatic
Education Roles
Learner, literacy specialist, middle school teacher, special education teacher, social studies department chair, basketball coach, BTSA coach, director of curriculum, instruction, and assessment
Long Beach, CA
Kelsey Payne
VP, Altitude Learning Partnerships
Positivity, Futuristic, Activator, National park enthusiast
Kelsey Payne
Putting people and partnerships at the center as we build a more equitable, accessible, and learner-centered future of education.
Strengths
Positivity, Futuristic, Activator, National park enthusiast
Education Roles
Learner, doctoral student, dance teacher, elementary teacher, literacy specialist, instructional coach
San Francisco, CA
Lázaro Sánchez
Partner Success Lead
Futuristic, Strategic, Ideation, Horror/thriller aficionado
Lazaro Sanchez
Learner agency advocate, facilitating partner relationships around meaningful implementations of innovative digital, learner-centered technologies.
Strengths
Futuristic, Strategic, Ideation, Horror/thriller aficionado
Education Roles
Learner, middle school educator, ELA educator, learner agency specialist, associate board member, assistant director
Brooklyn, NY
LeShae Daniel
Partner Success Lead
Input, Competition, Individualization, Propogating plants
LeShae Daniel
Champion for educational equity, helping educators bridge practice with technology to enhance their learners’ experience.
Strengths
Input, Competition, Individualization, Propagating plants
Education Roles
Learner, swim instructor, special education teacher, instructional coach, cheerleading coach
Phoenix, AZ
Mary Engelken
Partner Operations Lead
Harmony, Individualization, Arranger, Interior design and architecture enthusiast
Mary Engelken
Supporting educators day to day in solving both pedagogical and technological challenges.
Strengths
Harmony, Individualization, Arranger, Interior design and architecture enthusiast
Education Roles
Learner, elementary school teacher, instructional coach, figure skating coach, camp counselor, mother
Denver, CO
Naomi Chusid
Director, Marketing
Responsibility, Includer, Relator, Yoga crow pose
Naomi Chusid
Connecting people with knowledge and products for over two decades as a marketer and teacher.
Strengths
Responsibility, Includer, Relator, Yoga crow pose
Education Roles
Learner, elementary teacher, tutor, cross-country coach, school newspaper editor, Masters in Teaching graduate, mom
Corte Madera, CA
Rachel Riggio
VP of Partnerships, itslearning
Futuristic, Competition, Achiever, Football superfan
Rachel Riggio
Dedicated partner in developing robust digital ecosystems grounded in student-centered teaching and learning.
Strengths
Futuristic, Competition, Achiever, Football superfan
Education Roles
Learner, elementary/middle school teacher, test prep tutor, kickboxing instructor, educator of the gifted, curriculum director
Cumming, GA
Sadie Henderson
Growth Analyst
Contextual, Learner, Developer, Audiobook enthusiast
Sadie Henderson
Synthesizing and communicating cross-functional work to fill gaps and improve upon processes and project management tools.
Strengths
Contextual, Learner, Developer, Audiobook enthusiast
Education Roles
Learner, tutor, volleyball coach
San Francisco, CA
Sandy Cima
Director, Business Operations
Restorative, Empathy, Positivity, Hiking enthusiast
Sandy Cima
Improving and executing on operational management systems, processes, and best practices to keep our learner-centered work running smoothly.
Strengths
Restorative, Empathy, Positivity, Hiking enthusiast
Education Roles
Learner, distance learning teacher/parent, translational fellowship coordinator
Novato, CA
Scott Gaglione
Technical Integration Engineer
Learner, Achiever, Harmony, Meditator
Scott Gaglione
Integrating data to power learner-centered practices and support our partners’ technology implementation goals.
Strengths
Learner, Achiever, Harmony, Meditator
Education Roles
Learner, teacher, instructional technology specialist, administrator of extended day program
Cumming, GA
Symon Hayes
Director, Professional Learning
Relator, Ideation, Connectedness, Artist
Symon Hayes
Designing and facilitating professional learning and coaching that engages and motivates shifts in pedagogical practice.
Strengths
Relator, Ideation, Connectedness, Artist
Education Roles
Learner, special education teacher, ELA and drama teacher, literacy coach, school-based instructional guide, district-level instructional coach, education consultant, deeper learning coach, director of professional learning, snowboard instructor, English FA certified football (soccer) coach
Oakland, CA
Tara Moroney
Controller/VP, Finance
Achiever, Activator, Individualization, Travel planner
Tara Moroney
Integrating systems and streamlining processes to allow for agile decision making.
Strengths
Achiever, Activator, Individualization, Travel planner
Education Roles
Learner, pilates instructor, personal trainer, tutor, dog trainer
Denver, CO
Todd Brecher
General Counsel & Senior Advisor, Corp Development
Input, WOO, Connectedness, Comedian
Todd Brecher
Providing legal and strategic guidance to support our team in advancing organizational objectives.
Strengths
Input, WOO, Connectedness, Comedian
Education Roles
Learner, teacher of life lessons to my son and two daughters
New Rochelle , NY
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