Meet The Team

Laura Drechsel

Laura, a steadfast believer in the transformative power of educators, has dedicated her career to reshaping the educational system. Starting as a special education teacher, she swiftly ascended to leadership, embodying the change she sought in the classroom.

As principal of a middle school, Laura helmed a dynamic team, focusing on the professional development of 30 teachers through tailored coaching and data-driven strategies. This approach significantly elevated lesson quality, spurring enhanced student engagement and academic excellence. Her tenure marked a pivotal shift in instructional philosophy, steering away from following rigid lesson plans to fostering critical thinking and deeper student understanding. The impact was profound, yielding improved outcomes, creative teaching methods, and heightened teacher leadership.

As Director of K-8 Math, Laura ambitiously expanded her influence district-wide, scaling the math program to 47 schools. She pioneered an innovative curriculum for grades 5-8 that prioritized critical thinking, enabling 8th graders to earn Algebra Regents credits typically reserved for 10th graders. This groundbreaking initiative catapulted students toward Calculus by 12th grade, resulting in an impressive 99%-100% pass rate.

In her role as Leader of Learning Quality, Laura applied her scaling acumen across 47 campuses, impacting 17,000 students. She spearheaded professional development programs and championed equitable instruction, ensuring quality implementation in all content areas across all schools.

Her tenure at Multiverse as a Senior Learning Design Manager further honed her skills in adult learning and program scaling, where she led the creation of content for a new business program, demonstrating her versatility in educational design.

Laura's leadership is characterized by a blend of passion, collaboration, and disrupting the conventional instructional paradigm. With a mission to empower educators and instructional leaders, she continuously redefines the standards of great education. Her ability to inspire change and foster excellence has established her as a luminary in the field of education, transforming the landscape for teachers and students alike.