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!
Andy McCranie
Digital Strategist
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
Director of Learning Design
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
Partner
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
J. César Morales
Director, Strategic Partnerships
Learner, Relator, Achiever, Exercise & Snowboarding Enthusiast
César Morales
Inspiring individuals, teams, and organizations to self-actualize with a spirit of togetherness.
Strengths
Learner, Relator, Achiever, Exercise & Snowboarding Enthusiast
Education Roles
Learner, bilingual and special education instructional assistant, Spanish and AVID teacher, football and baseball coach, middle school and high school principal, K-12 international school director, and HR executive director
Carlsbad, CA
Joanna Libby
Senior VP, People and 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
Katie Weisberg
Director, Strategic Partnerships
Individualization, Empathy, Achiever, Sierra Mountain Explorer
Katie Weisberg
Energizing individuals and teams to re-imagine schools as places for transformation, self-actualization, and justice.
Strengths
Individualization, Empathy, Achiever, Sierra Mountain Explorer
Education Roles
Teacher, Dean of Students, Director of Special Education, Director of Master’s in Educational Leadership Program
San Diego, CA
Marlon Styles, Jr.
Partner
Strategic, Futuristic, Arranger, Father
Marlon Styles, Jr.
Together, dreaming of life changing, learner-centered opportunities for those we serve.
Strengths
Strategic, Futuristic, Arranger, Father
Education Roles
Servant, Motivator, Math Teacher, 7-12 Principal, Chief Executive Director, K-12 Dive Superintendent of the Year
West Chester, OH
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, Technology Partnerships
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
Rebecca Chelli
Fellow
Individualization, Strategic, Woo, Iron Chef in training
Rebecca Chelli
Lifelong learner committed to education advocacy and research in elevating student voice.
Strengths
Individualization, Strategic, Woo, Iron Chef in training
Education Roles
Learner, tutor, mentor, researcher, fellow
Edison, NJ
Sandy Cima
Director, People and 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
Learn with Our Team
We’re collaborative, which means we love sharing! Browse our blog, tools, and books to access learner-centered resources and insights.
Designing Units with Student Choice, Real-World Problem Solving, and Technology Integration
Guest Author2023-05-26T15:31:10+00:00Categories: Blog|Tags: Authentic Learning, Digital Ecosystem, Professional Learning|
10 Questions to Ask Students
Learner-Centered Collaborative2023-02-21T19:05:21+00:00Categories: Tools|Tags: District Transformation, Learner Agency, Learner-Centered Leadership|
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