Executive Director of Learning Innovation

Executive Director of Learning Innovation

Strong Mind is entering a new era of educational innovation — one that redefines how learning happens for students, families, and schools across the country. We’re building the future of K–12 education through our Generative Learning System (GLS), Generative Learning Experience (GLE), Lexi AI Tutor, and a truly student-centered digital learning ecosystem.

To lead this next chapter, we’re seeking a transformational Executive Director of Learning Innovation — a visionary builder, strategist, and thought leader who understands learning science, embraces AI-driven possibilities, and is energized by creating what doesn’t yet exist.

Strong Mind is entering a new era of educational innovation — one that redefines how learning happens for students, families, and schools across the country. We’re building the future of K–12 education through our Generative Learning System (GLS), Generative Learning Experience (GLE), Lexi AI Tutor, and a truly student-centered digital learning ecosystem.

This is not a maintenance role. This leader will architect the learning model of the future, pioneer new frameworks, and ensure the CEO’s vision is translated into reality across curriculum, platform, pedagogy, and AI-enabled experiences.

The Executive Director of Learning Innovation heads the Learning Innovation Department (formerly Curriculum), unifying:

• Curriculum development and digital content strategy
• GLS/GLE evolution and implementation
• Lexi AI Tutor pedagogy, UDL integration, and learning science
• Learning research, pilots, and continuous improvement
• Innovation across Strong Mind’s homeschool and district-facing models
• This role serves as Strong Mind’s center of excellence for learning science, independent from Product and Tech — ensuring learning integrity, pedagogical innovation, and educational expertise drive every decision.

• Serve as the architect of Strong Mind’s learning model, translating the CEO’s vision into actionable strategy.
• Define new learning frameworks, success metrics, and KPIs — and build the roadmap to achieve them.
• Lead thought leadership in AI-enabled learning, UDL design, structured literacy, and virtual pedagogy.
• Position Strong Mind as a national leader in next-gen learning innovation.

• Lead the evolution and implementation of the Generative Learning Experience
• Ensure the GLE supports all learner pathways, including intervention, SPED, gifted, and neurodiverse students.
• Convert learning science into scalable frameworks that guide content design, platform decisions, and AI development.
• Define the pedagogical blueprint behind Lexi’s AI tutoring experience.
• Embed UDL, structured literacy, and research-driven methods into Lexi’s learning architecture.
• Collaborate with Product and Tech to ensure learning integrity informs all technical development.
• Reimagine digital curriculum for homeschool and district markets using UDL, multimodal learning, and AI-assisted design.
• Lead new content strategy, pilots, and emerging instructional models.
• Ensure experiences meet academic standards and produce measurable learning outcomes.

• Build strategic partnerships with universities, researchers, and leading innovation institutions.
• Lead research that validates learning efficacy and strengthens market position.
• Use data, assessments, and user insights to continually refine and improve the learning ecosystem.

• Act as the strategic bridge between Learning Innovation, Product, Tech, Customer Success, and Academic Operations.
• Advocate for learning integrity across all product and platform decisions.
• Ensure cohesive, learning-first alignment across both homeschool and district-facing experiences.

• Lead a primarily remote Learning Innovation Team with clear communication, structured accountability, and strong team culture.
• Build systems that help remote employees stay aligned, connected, and empowered to do their best work.
• Model effective virtual leadership practices that ensure consistency, collaboration, and trust…