Who We Are

We Create Powerful Learning Experiences

Crescendo Education Group is a team of consultants – current and former teachers and school/district administrators – who believe that the most powerful way to improve student achievement, particularly for historically  underserved populations, is to create powerful learning experiences for educators to grade more equitably, transforming schools and classrooms.

Dr. Shantha Smith

CEO

Joe Feldman

Author & Founder

Nikole Joshi

Operations Manager & Sales Support

Jamie Carota

Account Manager & Facilitator

Shephania Almeziab

Lead Coach & Operations Support

Joe Feldman

CEO, Author

Dr. Shantha Smith

VP of Programs & Partner Success

Chris Love

Director of Coaching & Systems Operations

Cristina Flores-Girnus

Director of Marketing

Courtney Fenner

Facilitator & Client Manager

Nikole Joshi

Operations & Sales Specialist

Stefania Almeziab

Lead Coach and Sales Associate

Join Our Team

We’d love to know more about you and your interest in working with us! We’re not hiring at this time, but we’re always interested in hearing from potential candidates! If you’d like to work with us, please email your resume and any relevant information to hiring@crescendoedgroup.org. We’ll reach out if a suitable opportunity arises.

Grading for Equity Coaches

Teacher with college students giving a lesson in a classroom.
We have a team of current and former teachers nationwide that support our team as Grading for Equity Remote Coaches. They provide expertise, encouragement, and coaching as teachers research and apply improved grading practices in their classrooms. Our team of coaches have all experienced the benefits of equitable grading with their students and are excited to champion other teachers in this work!

Why Grading Matters to Us

What We Believe

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