Dr. Wendy Amato earned her Master’s and PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Virginia. She holds an MBA from James Madison University in Strategies for Competitive Advantages in Complex Industries. She began teaching in 1991 at Universite' Blaise Pascale in Clermont Ferrand, France, has served as a classroom teacher and Middle School Administrator, and still teaches at UVA’s School of Education. She supports professional learning for educators and school leaders. Wendy is the Chief Academic Officer of K12 Coalition Company.