Amanda Jacobs

Amanda Jacobs is an accomplished educational leader with a diverse background in academic planning and district partnerships. Currently serving as the Director of Academic Planning and Solutions for Early Learning at Scholastic since September 2022, Amanda previously held leadership positions at Learning Ovations, where responsibilities included Vice President for District Partnerships and Vice President for District Outcomes, focusing on literacy outcomes through innovative technology and professional development in K-3 education. Additional experience includes serving as Principal at The Menta Group and Phoenix Collegiate Academy, and working as a Learning Specialist at KIPP New Jersey. Amanda holds a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership from Northcentral University and multiple Master’s degrees in Educational Leadership and Special Education from Grand Canyon University and Arizona State University, respectively. A Bachelor's degree in Sociology was earned from Rutgers University.