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About Refresh Education Strategies
Led by Jill Nyhus, we are a forward-thinking consultancy, focused on supporting K12 and nonprofit organizations to build sustainable, future-ready initiatives in communities across the US.
Our collaborative team of specialists combines deep experience in education, edtech, marketing, nonprofit leadership, and technology to address the perennial challenges facing learning institutions and youth today.
Jill E. Nyhus
Founder and CEO
As founder and CEO of Refresh Education Strategies, Jill is a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience, spanning roles as a classroom teacher (Prince George's County, MD), school district leader (DC Public Schools), and a senior executive for a national nonprofit (PowerMyLearning), an international consulting organization (Insight Education Group), and a tech startup (Live Elements).
In her career, Jill has driven revenue growth through fee-for-service and raising philanthropic dollars, led award-winning communications and marketing initiatives, built initiatives from the ground up that included districts and national organizations and companies, and positioned organizations as national thought leaders.
As a regular speaker at conferences, her work has been featured in publications nationwide, including the New York Times, eSchool News, and NBC Bay Area.
In addition, she is the author of a comprehensive 231-page playbook for leaders entitled "Teacher Recruitment and Retention: How to Recruit & Retain Your Most Effective Educators.” The Playbook includes best practices and case studies from school districts and CMOs nationwide.
Partners and clients have shared they’ve appreciated how Jill has supported them and their organizations to navigate the complexities of the work in K12 districts, including how to create strategic initiatives and networks to address key challenges such as:
teacher recruitment and retention
early grades math
family engagement
educator effectiveness
leveraging professional learning and edtech to impact student and educator growth
Jill earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Wheaton College in Illinois and a master's degree in educational technology leadership from George Washington University in Washington, DC.
Collaborative Partners
Refresh Education Strategies partners with a talented and experienced group of partners—to ensure every engagement exceeds expectations and delivers on what is promised.
Leaders in Education, Nonprofits & Business: Decades of experience as former K12 education leaders, business founders and owners, and nonprofit leaders.
Strategic Builders & Innovators: Led the successful development and launch of large-scale initiatives, including a nationwide teacher recruitment in districts in Florida, California, Texas, and more.
Entrepreneurial & Mission-Driven: Founded and led startups, including one focused on K-8 life skills platform and another building online communities for Capitol Hill, nonprofits, and for profit companies.
Systems Thinkers, Connectors & Learners: Created cross-sector partnerships, networked improvement communities across the US, and built strong network of contacts and access to expertise.
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