Ellen Johnston M.

About Ellen Johnston M.

Throughout my 20+ year career in education, I\'ve thrived on empowering students to achieve their full potential. This passion initially led me to special education, where I championed individual growth. Now I leverage my K-12 expertise to bridge the gap between educators\' needs and cutting-edge solutions that cultivate learner-centered environments and foster the hallmarks of personalized learning.I\'m passionate about supporting educators with the tools and strategies they need to create dynamic and engaging learning experiences. Every student deserves equal access to the tools and resources they need to thrive. I\'m dedicated to fostering inclusive learning environments where all voices are heard and supported.

Experience

1. Executive Director of Partnerships & Growth

   Leap Innovations

   Apr 2024 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   The shared vision of LEAP Innovations and Modern Teacher is to create dynamic, student-centered environments that cater to the unique needs of every learner. By leveraging the Modern Teacher Convergence Framework and the LEAP Learning Framework, both backed by extensive research, the Modern Teacher Network, fueled by LEAP Innovations, will expand its programming and offerings exponentially. As Executive Director of Partnerships and Growth, I will continue to expand the organization\'s reach.

Education

• Rhode Island College

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  1998 — 2003

• National University

  Master of Arts (M.A.)

  2006 — 2007