Nick Sheltrown

During his 23 years in education, Nick Sheltrown has served as a teacher, a district administrator, and faculty member of institutions ranging from public schools to universities to educational technology companies. As our chief learning officer, he oversees learning strategy, staff, and the performance outcomes of 60,000 students at 90 academies across nine states.

Prior to his current role, Nick was the vice president of Analytics and Accountability for National Heritage Academies (NHA). In this role, he implemented a comprehensive suite of analytical tools, including descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics to improve teacher performance and help students achieve, and even surpass, their academic goals.

As an educator, Nick worked as a high school math teacher and as an adjunct faculty member at Michigan State University. In the latter role, and as a district administrator, he helped educators leverage innovative technologies to accelerate learning. He is currently an adjunct faculty member at the University of Michigan.

Before joining our executive team, Nick worked for Compass Learning (now Edgenuity Inc.) as the director of Learning Analytics. Before this, he was the senior director of NHA’s Information and Analytics team. He also served as vice president of Professional Development for a technology start-up and was the director of Measurement and Researchat Grand Valley State University.

Dedicated as much to learning as instructing, Nick has earned multiple degrees, including a BA in mathematics with an emphasis in education, an MA in curriculum and teaching, and a PhD in learning and technology. He also holds master’s degrees in data science and business administration.