Justin Testerman

Justin Testerman is an experienced educational leader with a robust background in school improvement and teacher preparation. Currently serving as the Executive Director of Autonomous Schools Partnerships at Instruction Partners since January 2018, Testerman focuses on enhancing instructional quality in collaboration with educators and school leaders. Previously, as Co-CEO of Project Renaissance, Testerman played a key role in launching the Nashville Teacher Residency program aimed at increasing the diversity of the teaching workforce. Testerman's extensive experience includes roles such as Chief Operating Officer at the Tennessee Charter School Center and the Tennessee Charter School Incubator, both of which focused on supporting high-performing charter schools. Earlier career accomplishments include leadership positions at Volunteers of America of Minnesota, where Testerman significantly improved financial outcomes in education programs, and foundational work at the Minnesota Department of Education and Newark Public Schools. Testerman holds a Master of Public Policy from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Miami University.