“Growing up in a family of educators, spending summers working with young readers, and beginning my career in the classroom helped to shape my lifelong commitment to education. I’m passionate about empowering educators to reach their goals and helping them to see the potential in every student.”

Brent Hartsell is an accomplished educational leader with more than 15 years of experience helping educators drive meaningful results in the classroom. As Senior Director of Professional Learning at Learning Ally, he provides strategic leadership for professional learning initiatives that support the effective implementation of Learning Ally’s programs and instructional solutions. He oversees a team of educators, designers, and facilitators who create and deliver high-impact learning experiences for educators nationwide.

Brent’s background spans roles as a classroom teacher, technology coordinator, educational consultant, and edtech leader. He holds a Master’s degree in Instructional Technology and Design and brings deep expertise in adult-centered learning design and continuous improvement. His approach ensures that professional learning is practical, engaging, and scalable. Brent is deeply committed to equity, innovation, and empowering teachers with the tools and support they need to improve literacy outcomes for their students.