Nick Hunt
About Nick Hunt
Nick Hunt serves as the State Partnerships Lead at brightwheel, a position he has held since 2023. He has extensive experience in educational roles, having worked in various capacities at organizations such as Vivvi, Teach For America, and KIPP NYC.
Work at Brightwheel
Nick Hunt serves as the State Partnerships Lead at Brightwheel, a role he has held since 2023. Based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, he focuses on establishing and managing partnerships with state-level organizations to enhance educational access and quality. His work contributes to Brightwheel's mission of supporting early childhood education through innovative technology solutions.
Previous Experience in Education
Prior to his current role, Nick Hunt held several positions in the education sector. He worked as a Senior Director of Quality Control at Vivvi for eight months in 2022. He also served as a Partnership Manager at Wonderschool for 11 months in 2019-2020. His experience includes roles at Teach For America as a Recruitment Manager and at Rocketship Public Schools, where he progressed from Associate Director to Director of Family Recruitment & Growth between 2016 and 2019.
Educational Background
Nick Hunt earned a Master of Arts in Urban Education from Loyola Marymount University, completing his studies from 2012 to 2014. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in Psychology and English-Literature from Miami University, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, he participated in a study abroad program at Royal Holloway, University of London in 2010.
Career in Teaching and Leadership
Nick Hunt began his career in education as a Teacher and Grade Level Chair at Cornerstone Academy Preparatory School from 2013 to 2015. He later transitioned to various leadership roles, including a Visiting Fellow at Education Pioneers in 2017. His diverse experiences in teaching and educational leadership have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the education sector.
Roles in Student Enrollment and Quality Control
In addition to his partnership and recruitment roles, Nick Hunt has experience in student enrollment as the Director of Student Enrollment at KIPP NYC from 2020 to 2022. His focus on quality control at Vivvi and his various roles in recruitment highlight his commitment to improving educational outcomes and fostering strong community relationships.