Nathifa Carmichael

About Nathifa Carmichael

An accomplished education leader with 25 years of experience spanning public and private sectors, I am dedicated to enhancing organizational effectiveness through strategic solutions and innovative human capital strategies. My career is rooted in fostering the growth and success of educational programs, focusing on teacher and leader development, human capital solutions, and systems-driven project implementation.I specialize in driving high-impact initiatives that transform K-12 education environments, from recruitment and retention to developing cutting-edge teacher evaluation and leadership models. I have a proven track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams, designing competency-based systems, and managing multi-million-dollar budgets to advance educational priorities.Throughout my career, I’ve been nationally recognized for my work in organizational development, educator preparation, and creating human-centric technical solutions that elevate the teaching and learning experience. My expertise also extends to policy design, program management, strategic planning, and fostering professional learning environments.

Experience

1. Executive Director of People and Culture

   Instruction Partners

   Feb 2025 — Present · Nashville, TN, US

   Driven by a passion for organizational success through people, I lead the development and execution of strategies that align Instruction Partners\' mission and vision with talent development, employee experience, and internal learning, creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Education

• Emory University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English

  1995 — 1999

• Yale University

  Master's degree, Public Administration

• Emory University

  Master of Arts (M.A.), Education

  1995 — 2000

Skills

• Talent Management
• Educational Leadership
• Special Education
• Curriculum Design
• Georgia State University Induction Committee Seminar Presenter
• Classroom
• Fulton County Schools Questt Advisory Council
• 2006/2007 Fulton County Overall Teacher of the Year
• Personnel Management
• P-12 Net-Q Advisory Council
• Georgia Department of Education Academic Coach
• Fulton County Schools District Tkes Trainer
• Administration
• Cobb County School District Data Team Trainer
• Teaching
• K-12
• Georgia State University Educational Leadership Coach
• Performance Management
• Recruiting
• Staff Development
• E-Learning
• Data Analysis
• Training
• Instructional Design
• Leadership
• Program Management