Brian Tobal

Brian Tobal, CEO of SchoolHouse

Brian Tobal is the co-founder and CEO of SchoolHouse, an education company that provides a home to microschools led by outstanding educators.1256 He has a background in teaching at the Harlem Children's Zone, research, and building educational software, curriculum, and programs for schools, universities and businesses.2

Tobal's founding principle for SchoolHouse is that the teacher's attention is the most valuable part of the educational experience. By pairing excellent teachers with small class sizes, customized curriculum, and parental involvement, SchoolHouse aims to provide a world-class education tailored to each student's needs.23

Since launching in January 2020, SchoolHouse has successfully opened over 50 microschools in 10 states, with each one uniquely designed to reflect the families' specific needs and interests.3 The company vets teachers from various backgrounds so parents can choose the educational style that best suits their child.3

Tobal has a strong background in education and technology. He is a 4x founder with 3 exits, and previously held leadership roles at Search Party.47 Tobal's goal is to put a SchoolHouse microschool in every community in the country by training thousands of teachers to run their own pods.3