Kathy Maximov Email & Phone Number

At Footsteps2Brilliance®, we accelerate student achievement by uniting the power of mobile technology with the latest in cognitive research. By leveraging mobile devices that parents already own, we level the playing field for all children and provide equity access to thousands of high-quality books, songs, and learning games that prepare children for success in school and in life. Our Model Innovation City program enables transformative administrators and community leaders to create a turnkey citywide literacy initiative using smartphones and tablets to increase bilingual early literacy.As CAO at Footsteps2Brilliance, I oversee product management and curriculum design. I am proud to lead a team that successfully delivers massive value for our organization and customers every year including the design, development and release of Clever Kids University available on Apple, Amazon, Google Play, and web, a new data visualization dashboard for teachers and school administrators to monitor implementation fidelity and impact, a complete K-3 summer school curriculum, and a virtual summer school program when schools closed.Our bilingual English and Spanish curriculum has incredible impact: https://www.footsteps2brilliance.com/results/

Worked on a variety of projects with a variety of companies.Over multiple years, helped a company with no history of professional services to develop and deliver a catalog of exceptional blended learning experiences for educators. Created the catalog of materials for PD Consultants to deliver in-person and virtual PD sessions. Created an eLearning professional development strategy from the ground up, including setting up and administering the LMS and creating all of the eLearning courses. Advised on and designed curriculum for PreK-Grade 2 Early Literacy.Advised on and designed data reporting strategies.Advised on and designed assessment strategies.Wrote classroom activities.Edited eBooks for children; authored several eBooks.

Midvale, Utah

Strategically develop and manage partnerships with best-in-class ed-tech products and companies to bring unmatched value to customers. Led software integration strategy and delivery. Developed documentation and sales training to maximize partnership impact.