Becca Johnston Hughes

About Becca Johnston Hughes

I am a strategic and tactical leader with 9 years in EdTech & SaaS. I’m energized by creating high quality programs, instructional materials and K-12 digital learning experiences that effectively solve customer problems, create high customer value, and grow revenue. I excel at building strong relationships with key stakeholders, growing successful teams, collaborating cross-functionally and analyzing data to design innovative solutions. With over 15 years as an academic leader, coach, facilitator, and teacher within public and private education, I have proven positive, improved outcomes for student learning and teacher professional learning.KEY RESULTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTSAnalyzed market need and partnered with key school districts and advisors to design a program for English language learners, ultimately developing Learning A-Z’s ELL Edition product, now bringing in $3 million in annual gross revenueRetained key customers and significant revenue for Learning A-Z by partnering with 5 school districts to create over 500 translated and original Spanish books to support bilingual/dual language programs.Identified, onboarded, and grew relationships with over 25 advisors who provided input to key product stakeholders to inform development of 5 new English and Spanish literacy programs.Built and supported K-8 products Multilingual Learners that won industry-focused BESSIE, EdTech Cool Tool, and CODiE awards.Awarded Ambassador of Excellence in 2009 as one of top 5 Arizona teachers, received public speaking training, presented at 5 conferences for pre-service and current teachers, and spoke on local PBS tv and radio shows.Built relationships with principals at 6 Amphi District Schools to develop and implement teacher coaching and training plans for over 100 teachers focused on school objectives of new teacher retention and increasing student engagement.Collaborated with Amphi Schools Instructional Leaders to design and deliver professional development focused on district core goals of supporting English language learners and all students to reach their academic potential to over 300 teachersServed as a school district representative on the Tucson Values Teachers board during initial creation and strategic planning which resulted in a non-profit partnering with over 80 local businesses to support teachers across Tucson.EXPERTISE & KEY ATTRIBUTESProblem Solver | Collaborative | Creative | Team Builder | Clear Communicator | Strategic Thinker | Thoughtful | Strong Work Ethic | Process Improvement | Passionate about Equity | Curious | Tenacious

Experience

1. Associate Vice President, Education Delivery & Technology Solutions

   Junior Achievement USA

   Oct 2024 — Present

Education

• Salem State University

  Master of Education (M.Ed.)

  2003

• San Francisco State University

  Teacher Certification, Education

  2000