Stephanie Boone Aughinbaugh

Stephanie Boone Aughinbaugh is an accomplished educational leader with extensive experience in academic strategy and support at Uplift Education since 2013. Currently serving as Managing Director of Academic Strategy and Support, Stephanie has overseen the academic needs of 22,000 students across 45 schools, managing multi-million dollar budgets and leading initiatives in English Learner programming and inclusive instruction. Stephanie's previous roles include Senior Director of Academic Support and Director of Teacher Effectiveness, where professional development and teacher growth were prioritized, resulting in significant improvements in student outcomes. Prior to Uplift Education, Stephanie taught 5th grade math in Dallas ISD through Teach For America, achieving notable student success rates. Stephanie holds a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Texas A&M University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from Rhodes College.