Alyssa Jones
Alyssa Jones, M Ed, NBCT, is a strategic educational leader with experience spanning partnerships, business development, educator development, and system level improvement. She brings nearly twenty years of experience across K through twelve and higher education, with a variety of roles that have allowed her to drive growth, innovation, and measurable improvement in teaching and learning. A National Board Certified and Google Certified educator, Alyssa blends expertise in curriculum, instructional design, and professional learning with strong skills in product strategy, market expansion, and complex partnership leadership. Her work centers on creating learning solutions that empower educators and elevate student achievement.
In her most recent role, Alyssa has expanded market reach, strengthened organizational partnerships, and advanced strategic initiatives. She has doubled her territory, delivered executive presentations to leadership teams across multiple states, and generated significant revenue growth through thoughtful outreach and customer success strategies. She excels in leading cross functional collaboration, applying data informed planning, and leveraging technology to optimize program delivery and maximize organizational impact.
Prior to her work in partnership leadership, Alyssa served in roles where she mentored educators and designed scalable professional learning programs that improved instructional practice and student outcomes. She has contributed writing and thought leadership on topics including curiosity, instructional leadership, and community building in education.
Alyssa is recognized for her commitment to empowering educators, strengthening school systems, and shaping learning environments where both educators and students can thrive.
• National Board Certification
• Google Certification
• Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
• Olivet Nazarene University
• Greenville University
• Marzano Resources Core Value Award: Passion for our Purpose
• Marzano Resources: Sycamore Award for Goal Achievement
• Marzano Resources Rookie of The Year Award
• Speaker at local, state, and national conferences on instructional leadership, partnership strategy, educator development, and system level impact. Known for delivering sessions that are clear, practical, and rooted in evidence with a focus on real outcomes.
• Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC)
• Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
• Learning Forward
• International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
• EdTech Evidence Exchange
• Revenue Collective
• Ellevate Network
• National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME)
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to intention, discipline, and meaningful relationships. I am intentional about my work. I set clear goals, define the outcomes I aim to achieve, and take ownership of moving those outcomes forward. I believe excellence is built through consistent action and purposeful decisions. I am disciplined in how I execute. I do the hard work with consistency, follow through on commitments, and maintain systems that allow me to stay organized and measure results. When challenges arise, I rely on data and reflection to adjust and improve. Most importantly, I elevate relationships. I listen with curiosity, seek to understand needs, and build trust through integrity. Many of my greatest opportunities came because people knew my character and had experienced the quality of my work. My success is the result of being purposeful, reliable, and deeply committed to the mission and people I serve.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I have ever received is to focus on becoming the person whose work speaks for itself. Titles and opportunities will follow someone who consistently delivers value, builds trust, and treats every interaction as an opportunity to serve. That guidance shifted my mindset. Instead of chasing roles, I committed to mastering the work in front of me, staying curious, and showing up with excellence no matter the audience or task. When I focused on impact and relationships, opportunities began to find me.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice is to step into this work boldly and honor the value of your voice. Brené Brown reminds us that belonging is not something we earn. It begins when we know our worth and choose to take our place at the table with confidence. Trust your preparation and your perspective. You do not need every answer to contribute meaningfully. Ask thoughtful questions, stay curious, and take action with purpose. Surround yourself with people who believe in your potential. Seek mentors and be intentional about supporting other women. Growth becomes powerful when we rise together. Confidence comes from aligning your actions with your values. When you show up with clarity, integrity, and excellence, you create opportunities. Your voice matters. Your talent matters. This work is stronger because of what you bring.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the most pressing challenges in education today is the convergence of widening funding gaps, persistent teacher shortages, and increasing expectations that schools provide more support with fewer resources. Districts are being asked to meet greater demands while navigating complex priorities, including instructional quality and teacher retention. Yet within these challenges lies significant opportunity. They encourage us to design more effective professional learning, explore innovative models of support, and build scalable systems that strengthen teacher capacity. When we invest in strategic partnerships, evidence informed implementation, and solutions that honor the realities of educators, we create measurable and lasting impact for both students and schools.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values that matter most to me are authenticity, courage, and impact.
Authenticity guides how I show up. I believe that leadership is most powerful when it is genuine. I am at my best when I communicate openly, acknowledge what I know and what I am still learning, and build trust through honesty.
Courage shapes the choices I make. I push myself to take risks, to speak up even when the room is quiet, and to pursue opportunities that stretch my capacity. Growth requires leaning into discomfort, and I am willing to do that work.
Impact is my measure of success. I want my presence to leave things better than they were before. In my work, that means improving outcomes for educators and students. In my personal life, it means showing up for my family and my community with consistency and intention.
These values keep me grounded, remind me of what matters, and guide how I lead and how I live.
