Nick Boatwright joined the Mass Learning Project in January 2024. Before this, he led a team to create and coordinate large-scale teacher and school leader training programmes impacting over 2 million children globally. He is passionate about adult development and ensuring every student has access to excellent teaching and learning!

Nick began his career as an elementary school teacher in rural South Carolina, primarily teaching 5th-grade math and science. After a few years in the classroom, he transitioned to an instructional coaching role focusing on improving the quality of Upper Elementary STEM teaching and learning across the district. After leaving South Carolina, he honed his chops for supporting teachers across all grade levels, from pre-K through 12th grade, as Director of Coaching for a small graduate school in Boston.  

Nick has a B.S. in Biology from the College of Charleston and an M.Ed from Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Anne has worked directly for or in partnership with social impact organizations for more than 15 years. In her various roles, she has worked across multiple departments, including operations, communications, and programs. 

Before joining Mass Learning Project in April 2024, Anne was the Operations Manager at Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs, which engages youth in environmental conservation through the creative arts. She has also served as the Special Projects Assistant to the President at YouthBuild USA, and helped create corporate Cause Branding programs around social issues as an Account Supervisor at Cone Communications.

Anne earned a B.S. in Mass Communications from Boston University.

Amy joins Mass Learning Project with over 17 years of experience in public education and is dedicated to ensuring that all students have access to high quality, equitable instruction. She has had the privilege of serving teachers, students, and families across the United States as both a teacher and school leader. Prior to her role as Educator Community Specialist, she was a Senior Program Manager at Curriculum Associates, supporting district and school leaders nationwide in the use of i-Ready Classroom Mathematics, a discourse-based, core math program.

Amy holds a B.S. in Elementary Education from Keene State College, an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of San Diego, and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Johnson and Wales University.

Karen is the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Coordinator at Shrewsbury High School. She has a variety of experience in education, having spent time as a high school science teacher, district STEM curriculum director, Executive Director of a nonprofit vocational training center, and Innovation Career Pathways Coordinator at another local high school. Throughout her time in these roles, she has become passionate about providing students with real-world learning experiences and developing their skills and knowledge to aid their success in college and career. She served as a Peer Ambassador for DESE Innovation Career Pathways, and served four years as a School Committee member for the Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough. Karen holds a B.S. in Biology from Eckerd College and a M.S. in Environmental Health & Safety from Anna Maria College. In her free time, she loves to be outdoors and is an avid runner and hiker.

Austin is an Associate Portfolio Manager at the One8 Foundation, where he works on due diligence, strategic planning, and grantmaking across the Foundation’s education portfolio. He provides strategic guidance and operational support for Mass Learning Project and currently serves as Chair of its Advisory Committee.

Allen currently serves as a Director of Academics for Secondary Science, Technology, and Engineering at KIPP Massachusetts. Prior to his current role, he was a science/PLTW engineering teacher for eight years and an instructional coach. Driven by his core beliefs in education, he is passionate about fostering student-centered classrooms and transforming learning experiences.

Allen has received numerous teaching awards including the 2021 Harriett Ball Excellence in Teaching Award, the 2021 PLTW Massachusetts Standout Teacher of the Year Award, and was a state finalist for the 2023 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Allen has a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Cornell University, a Master of Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a Master of Education from Boston University.