A first-generation college graduate from Uniontown, PA, David brings four decades of experience in education, research, and entrepreneurship, innovating learning experiences across 26 countries. Former senior advisor to Avenues: The World School, He holds an Ed.D. in Educational Psychology from West Virginia University and is the author of THE LAST TEACHERS.

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A late-career entrant to the classroom, Dr. Sarda was a founding member of High Tech High in California, serving as Assistant Director of Credentialing and Teacher Development. He has spent 35 years working with students and teachers across the U.S. and South America, including extensive work at Avenues: The World School. He brings deep expertise in designing deeper, more purpose-driven learning experiences.

A senior at the University of North Texas studying data analytics, Jake brings experience from Degree Analytics where he worked on data-driven solutions for college campuses. At Education Accelerated, he serves as the team's "Problem Finder," building data models that sharpen education solutions. Jake's curiosity and tenacity are a great addition to our team.

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Alicia has spent three decades in education leadership, consulting, and human-centered systems design including leadership positions at CompassLearning , Achieve3000, and Degree Analytics. She partners with schools and education organizations to deepen the expertise of educators and leaders to create learning communities grounded in authenticity and impact. 

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An educational neuroscientist and author of Neurofables, a children's book series designed to build better brains through cognitive blueprints and neuroplasticity. At Education Accelerated, Charlie architects cognitively aligned learning systems — from four-year teacher apprenticeship programs to our 10-month international residency — ensuring all of our practices are grounded in learning science

Fred brings nearly two decades of large-scale real estate development experience, including work on over 3 million square feet of projects in the Washington, D.C. area. He is the co-founder of Project Destined, a national nonprofit that teaches real estate development to underrepresented youth, and now applies that expertise to designing world-class learning environments.

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Lisa has served as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, school principal, and senior program manager with ASU's Next Education Workforce initiative, where she helped design team-based models wrapping multiple educators around shared learners. She is also a founding member of the East Valley Alliance of Black School Educators and CEO of EduFinderK12.

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Rich has spent his career at the intersection of education and organizational strategy, with international leadership experience at the American School of São Paulo, the American International School Dhaka, and Korea International School. A Teachers College, Columbia University Head of School Fellow, he also serves as CEO of TruFit Talent, where he focuses on transforming how schools find and retain great educators.

An ICF-certified leadership and performance coach with nearly three decades of PreK–12 experience across international and U.S. schools, Shannon has served as an instructional coach, school administrator, and senior leadership team member. She is the founder of Shannon Beckley Coaching & Consulting and currently serves our LATAM International Residency mentorship cohort.

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