LEAP team.

Our LEAP Team

Scott Frauenheim, Chief Executive Officer

In his role as President & Chief Executive Officer of LEAP Innovations, Scott Frauenheim continues to champion the cause of transformative educational experiences. Building on his extensive experience and success at Distinctive Schools, Scott brings an unparalleled level of dedication to educational excellence and innovation to LEAP Innovations. His transformational leadership vision for LEAP Innovations underscores his exceptional ability to lead, innovate, and inspire across multiple facets of the educational landscape. Scott’s intentional focus on relationships and designing alongside stakeholders drives his strong belief in the importance of culture and engagement.

Scott's leadership at LEAP Innovations is marked by a strategic focus on creating positive, engaging, rigorous learning environments that reflect his commitment to equity, innovation, and excellence. His efforts are pivotal in cultivating a thriving learning environment, through collaboration with partners, educational technology solution providers, researchers, and funders. Scott’s experiences and success as a CEO, School Principal and innovative network leader further emphasizes his dedication to advancing the frontiers of education on multiple levels. Through his pioneering work, Scott Frauenheim continues to shape the future of personalized learning and educational innovation on a national level, setting new standards for excellence and inclusivity in education.

The LEAP Team.

Scott Frauenheim, Chief Executive Officer | Email • LinkedIn

Jessica Paulsen, Chief Strategy Officer | Email • LinkedIn

Elizabeth Winke, Chief Finance Officer | Email • LinkedIn

Monique Langston, Chief of Staff | Email • LinkedIn

Phyllis Lockett, Founder & Senior Advisor  | Email • LinkedIn

Colleen Padgett, Senior Innovation Partner | Email • LinkedIn

Dr. Katie Speth, Senior Innovation Partner | Email • LinkedIn

Silvia Kosovich, Senior Manager of Administration & Operations | Email • LinkedIn

Stephanie Cardella, Executive Director of Strategy | Email • LinkedIn

Molly Quinn, Managing Director of Marketing & Communications | Email • LinkedIn

Martha Bangiola, Director of Development | Email • LinkedIn

The LEAP Board of Directors.

Dr. Joseph Wise, Chair, Co-Founder, Distinctive Schools
Tim Schwertfeger, Chairman Emeritus, Nuveen Investments
Harriet Sietler, Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer, Fierce Technology
Dr. Kenneth Wong, Walter and Leonore Annenberg Chair of Education Policy, Brown University
David Sundstrom, Co-Founder and Chief Administrative Officer, Distinctive Schools