About Stages Learning

Our advisors

Stages Learning is shaped by leaders in education research, technology, and policy — who hold us to a higher bar.

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Chris Dede, Ed.D.

Senior Research Fellow, Harvard Graduate School of Education

Pioneering researcher in emerging learning technologies and immersive simulations for K–12 education.

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John Richards, Ph.D.

Adjunct Lecturer, Harvard Graduate School of Education

Three decades shaping the educational technology industry, from Sesame Workshop to JASON Foundation to Consortium for School Networking advisory roles.

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David Dockterman, Ed.D.

Lecturer, Harvard Graduate School of Education

Pioneer of educational software design with Tom Snyder Productions and Scholastic; specializes in mindset, motivation, and adaptive learning.

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Kathy Hurley

Co-Founder, Girls Thinking Global; Education Industry Veteran

Forty-plus years in K–12 publishing and edtech leadership; champion for equity and access in education.

Why an advisory board?

Special education evolves fast. Our advisors keep us connected to current research, ground-level practice, and the policy shifts that affect every district we serve.