Grace Strahan

About Grace Strahan

I bring a unique blend of educational expertise and operational leadership to the K–12 and SLED technology space. I began my career as an early childhood educator before moving into a district-level Literacy Coach role, where I led K–3 reading initiatives and supported instructional improvement through state and federal programs.I earned National Board Certification in Literacy and expanded my impact as a professional development trainer and consultant, partnering with schools and districts to drive meaningful, sustainable change in instructional practices.Today, I operate at the intersection of education, technology, and business operations—supporting school districts across Mississippi and Alabama with strategic guidance on E-Rate, competitive bids, purchasing contracts, and technology procurement. Leveraging platforms like Salesforce and ConnectWise, I help ensure alignment between sales, compliance, and service delivery.My leadership focus is on connecting strategy to execution—bringing clarity to complex processes, strengthening cross-functional collaboration, and delivering solutions that create long-term value for both clients and the organization.With a foundation rooted in the classroom, I approach every decision with a deep understanding of how it ultimately impacts students, educators, and district success.Core Areas of Focus:K–12 & SLED Technology StrategyE-Rate Funding, Compliance & ProcurementSales & Operations AlignmentProcess Improvement & Organizational EfficiencyCross-Functional LeadershipInstructional Insight & Professional Development

Experience

1. General Manager

   Synergetics Dcs, Inc

   Jan 2026 — Present · Louisville, MS, US

   Lead operations for an IT services company, aligning strategy, sales, and service delivery across a 40-person team. Focused on driving performance, improving processes, and ensuring a high level of client satisfaction.Partner with executive leadership to execute company strategy while maintaining day-to-day operational excellence. Passionate about building strong teams, developing leaders, and delivering consistent business growth.

Education

• Mississippi State University

  Bachelor's, Elementary Education

  1993 — 1997

Skills

• Instructional Technology
• E-Learning
• Technology Integration
• Leadership Development
• Training
• Literacy
• Higher Education
• Microsoft Office
• Educational Leadership
• Program Evaluation
• Curriculum Development
• Event Planning
• Moodle
• Lesson Planning
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Instructional Design
• Distance Learning
• Research
• Teacher Training
• Staff Development
• Public Speaking
• Educational Technology
• K-12
• Curriculum Design
• Adult Education
• Coaching
• Classroom
• Teaching