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Education Leadership

Strategic educational leader and disciplined innovator who turns bold ideas into practical, scalable solutions that improve learning and strengthen business operations.

Educational LeadershipStrategic InnovationLMS ImplementationChange ManagementCurriculum DevelopmentLearning DesignIT Management

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Profile

Educational leader, consultant, and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience improving teaching and learning. Known for building trusted relationships, asking thoughtful questions, and understanding what motivates people. Brings a broad perspective shaped by experience as a teacher, administrator, coach, business owner, mentor, and parent. Founder of a learning experience design company that helps organizations turn their expertise into meaningful training programs and scalable educational solutions.

Core Skills

Strategic Leadership & Change ManagementInstructional Design & Curriculum DevelopmentLMS ImplementationEducational Technology IntegrationIT School ManagementEntrepreneurship & ConsultingProfessional Development FacilitationAccreditation & Quality AssuranceLearning DesignTrustedNaturally CuriousDiscerning

Education

MS Educational Media Design and Technology

Full Sail University · 2011

BS Secondary Education - History

Arizona State University · 2007

References

Jared Mlynczyk

Head of School

jmlynczyk@gmail.com

Leah Beard

Leadership Consultant - Education

beard.leah@gmail.com

Dr. Mark Whitefield

DDS - Business Partner

mark@whitefieldbiomed.com

Professional Experience

The LearningU

2024 - Present

Founder

  • Founded a learning experience design company that turns subject matter expertise into impactful training, courses, and professional development programs.
  • Help businesses adopt AI and develop custom apps to streamline systems, workflows, and operations.
  • Support clients in bringing products to market, from concept through launch.
  • Founded and operated multiple businesses, leading strategy, operations, and growth.

Deloitte

2023 - 2025

Consultant, LMS Service Delivery Lead

  • Led LMS implementation for a large, historic university across academic, technical, and ongoing support workstreams.
  • Guided cross-functional teams through change management, training, and long-term adoption.

Liberty Christian School

2021 - 2023

Director of Innovation

  • Launched innovative K-12 programs and modernized schoolwide instructional practices.
  • Led LMS migration and large-scale initiatives, overseeing project management, training, and stakeholder support.
  • Planned, designed, and managed the development of a new innovation and design space and student union.

Liberty Christian School

2014 - 2021

Director of Technology

  • Led technology-enhanced teaching and learning at a large K-12 private school.
  • Managed a team supporting teachers and administrators while overseeing IT infrastructure, audiovisual systems, and technology security.
  • Founded and led Liberty Connect, the school's online learning program.
  • Served on academic and operational committees shaping school strategy and culture.

International Community School of Singapore

2012 - 2014

Educational Technology Specialist

  • Led 1:1 laptop and iPad programs and implemented LMS, SIS, email, and Apple device management systems.
  • Managed technology procurement, budgets, and operations.
  • Led professional development in technology integration and project-based learning (PBL), taught videography, and partnered with administrators on parent engagement events.
  • Earned Apple Distinguished Educator recognition and led workshops at Apple professional development events.

Yongsan International School of Seoul

2010 - 2012

Educational Technology Director

  • Launched a 1:1 MacBook program for grades 7-12.
  • Led schoolwide staff training and developed technology use agreements to support classroom integration and student learning.

Yongsan International School of Seoul

2008 - 2010

8th Grade U.S. History Teacher

  • Excelled in classroom instruction and integrated MacBooks and digital tools to enhance student learning, leading to advancement into the Educational Technology Director role.