Dr. Jody Britten

Dr. Jody Britten has a diverse work experience spanning several organizations and roles. In 1996, they worked as a freelance writer, and from 2000 to 2002, they served as a research assistant at the KU Center for Research on Learning. From 2002 to 2006, Dr. Britten worked as a professor and assessment coordinator at Ball State University, followed by a position as a professor, program coordinator, and assessment coordinator at Butler University from 2006 to 2009.

In 2009, Dr. Britten joined the Metiri Group, where they held a senior leadership position, providing national and international leadership in digital learning. Their responsibilities included coordinating strategic partnerships, advocating for digital learning, and maintaining a national/international presence. They remained with the Metiri Group until 2022.

Starting in 2017, Dr. Britten co-founded the Early Learning Alliance Network, a non-profit organization focused on supporting young children and their caregivers. They were responsible for setting the organization's vision, managing finances, selecting staff, and driving the mission.

In 2019, Dr. Britten became a co-founder of SheLeadsEdu, a networked community connecting over 6,000 women in education. Their role involved marketing, strategic development, building infrastructure, and partnership development.

Most recently, in 2022, Dr. Britten joined Team4Tech as the Head of Research and Innovation. They are focused on supporting non-profits in preK-12 education to expand quality learning experiences globally, with a particular focus on EdTech, digital learning, impact acceleration, and skills for quality employment in the knowledge economy.

Dr. Jody Britten has a background in education and instructional leadership. Dr. Jody obtained their degrees in Curriculum and Instruction and Teaching and Leadership from The University of Kansas. Dr. Jody also pursued further studies in Education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Additionally, they have obtained various certifications in fields such as Content Marketing, Google Analytics, Human Subjects Protection, Social Media, and Inbound Marketing, among others. Dr. Jody continues to expand their knowledge and expertise in education and related areas.