Toya Facey-Walker

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT TOYA FACEY-WALKER

I am a mission-driven education and EdTech leader who builds systems, partnerships, and strategies that turn vision into measurable impact for students, educators, and organizations.I currently serve as a Regional Sales Manager at Ellevation, where I lead high-impact district partnerships across multiple states, drive multi-million-dollar growth, and support school systems in transforming compliance requirements into meaningful instructional outcomes for multilingual learners.I hold a Doctorate in Education and bring over a decade of experience across K–12, higher education, and educational technology, spanning leadership strategy, instructional impact, change management, and large-scale implementation. My work sits at the intersection of people, process, and performance. I am known for translating complex challenges into clear, executable strategies that drive results.At my core, I am a builder.• I build trust-based partnerships.• I build scalable systems.• I build high-performing teams.• I build clarity out of complexity.My background includes leading district and enterprise initiatives, designing and facilitating large-scale professional learning, coaching leaders, guiding cross-functional teams, and driving sustained organizational growth. I have partnered closely with superintendents, cabinet leaders, principals, and executive teams to strengthen instructional practice, operational effectiveness, and leadership capacity.Career highlights include:• Driving six-figure new business growth within the first six months of a new role through targeted, strategic outreach• Designing and leading professional development for over educators and school leaders• Leading instructional and leadership initiatives that contributed to 87% of supported Title I schools increasing by at least one letter grade• Coaching instructional coaches, lead teachers, and school leaders to strengthen pedagogy and leadership practice• Building cross-functional partnerships across districts, vendors, and executive teams to ensure alignment and successful implementationWhat truly sets me apart is how I lead. I lead with clarity, empathy, high standards, and an unwavering focus on outcomes. I believe the best work happens when people feel supported, challenged, and empowered to do their best thinking.I am passionate about leadership development, mentoring, and building organizations that scale impact without losing heart. If you are building something meaningful in education, EdTech, or leadership, let’s connect.