Erin Lease, Ph.D.

I bring deep experience in child development, education, and practical innovation to my role in supporting ed tech partnerships. With a Ph.D. in Education and a Master’s in Child Development, I also have applied experience in children’s mental health and home visiting. I understand the nuances of bridging research and practice. I'm especially interested in cost-effective, scalable tools that actually make teachers’ lives easier—and support student learning. I act as a bridge between data teams and schools, helping big ideas translate into real-world impact. I'm endlessly curious, allergic to jargon, and always up for solving a good challenge. Most of all, I believe teachers have the hardest, most important job on the planet. My goal is to make their work easier, not harder—and to build solutions that respect their time, talent, and impact.