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
Ashley Ko
Communications and Special Project Associate
Adaptability, Intellection, Empathy, Live music enthusiast
Ashley Ko
Strategic communicator, eager learner, and innovative thinker who brings an inclusive, intersectional focus to communications.
Strengths
Adaptability, Maximizer, Intellection, Empathy, Input
Education Roles
Learner, Advocate, Peace Corps Health Educator, Running Coach, Mentor
Alexandria, VA
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
Jesse Ross
Director, Strategic Partnerships
Empathy, Ideation, Learner, Rainy day runner
Jesse Ross
Walking side-by-side with visionary partners toward a more equitable, relevant, and empowering educational future
Strengths
Empathy, Ideation, Learner, Rainy day runner
Education Roles
Learner, community college theater director and writing instructor, maker space coach, adult learning facilitator, high school English and humanities teacher, keynote speaker, human-centered designer, model-sharer, partnership director
Seattle, WA
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
Liz Perry
Director, Strategic Partnerships
Relator, Individualization, Ideation & Self-care devotee
Liz Perry
Leading with love and authentically partnering with changemakers to co-create the future of education.
Strengths
Relator, Individualization, Ideation & Self-care devotee
Education Roles
Project-Based Educator, Mentor & Instructor for Pre-Service & New Educators, Project Based Learning Instructional Coach and Specialist. Program Manager for Instructional Innovation, Director of Instructional Innovation at large public school district
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
Paul Haluszczak
Communications and Special Project Associate
Input, Learner, Responsibility, Lifelong nerd
Paul Haluszczak
Amplifying learner-centered stories in support of creating a future where every human being knows their value.
Strengths
Relator, Input, Futuristic, Learner, Responsibility
Education Roles
Storyteller, strategist, advisor, coach, and learner
Denver, CO
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.
Getting from School-Centered to Learner-Centered
Learner-Centered Collaborative2023-09-14T16:22:13+00:00Categories: Blog|Tags: District Transformation, Learner-Centered Leadership, New School Models, Whole Learner|
Equity of Voice Audit
Learner-Centered Collaborative2023-09-21T20:48:17+00:00Categories: Tools|Tags: Inclusive & Equitable, Personalized Learning|
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