Scott Neil

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About Scott Neil

Summary With over 30 years of multidisciplinary experience in education technology and deep K-12 education industry expertise, I am dedicated to improving educators' practices and their impact on student learning. I have a proven track record of leading teams in program and product design, focusing on content acceleration and workflow improvements for K-12 education. My extensive experience includes leveraging technology, such as AI and machine learning, to advance content development processes. I excel in collaboration and partner management, SAAS sales execution, and strategic planning, specializing in uncovering opportunities within prioritized accounts and providing expert advice on digital transformation strategies to drive growth. Highlights & Achievements ⋅ 20+ years of K-12 education industry experience. ⋅ 6 years of digital transformation experience within the K-12 education industry. ⋅ 10 years of customer-facing experience as the founder of LEAD180 in public sector K-12 schools and districts. ⋅ Worked with over 250 schools and districts across 10 states, guiding leadership and teacher teams on developing standards-aligned curriculum, strategic use of data, and utilizing generative AI. ⋅ Developed EduCompass AI, which created personalized, research-aligned lesson plans, saving teachers time. ⋅ Led three product development teams from concept to market at LEAD180. ⋅ Built an entire online learning program (Transforming Teams) for New Leaders. ⋅ Successfully led multiple 5x school turnaround initiatives, significantly improving student performance metrics. ⋅ Nationally recognized leader in curriculum alignment, school improvement, data-driven instruction, edtech, and AI. ⋅ Successfully contributed to three-horizon roadmaps at LEAD180 detailing the digital transformation journey. ⋅ Led the combined curriculum coaching and SAAS sales of 56% CAGR over a four year period. ⋅ Successfully scaled the growth of product and coaching services from $ to $1 million in annual revenue over a five year period. ⋅ Masterfully identifies customer needs and industry readiness, influencing and guiding stakeholders. ⋅ A trusted advisor who drives action and solution implementation with compelling ROI and business cases. ⋅ Principal and Teacher of the Year Recognitions. ⋅ Florida Professional Development School of the Year (Lakewood Park Elementary). ⋅ Peer Reviewed Publication: Neil, S, & Gavoni, P.(2016). Five steps to create sustainable change. The New York Academy of Public Education,(5)