Henry Wellington

Henry Wellington is the Founder and CEO of Upbeat (Education), an education research and consulting company focused on improving teacher retention in K-12 schools. Here are some key details about his background and career:

Education and Early Career

Henry Wellington graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts in American History. He began his career in education as a Recruiting Analyst at Harlem Village Academies in 2010.1

Teaching Experience

After his initial role in recruiting, Wellington transitioned to teaching:

• He served as a Special Education Teacher at MS322 in New York City from 2010 to 2012 as part of the New York City Teaching Fellows program.1
• From 2012 to 2014, he worked as a Special Education Teacher and History Teacher at Harlem Village Academies.1

During his time as a teacher, Wellington:

• Collaborated on behavior intervention plans for students with disabilities
• Analyzed student data to drive instruction
• Coached middle school basketball
• Designed history lessons based on workshop models and common core standards1

Transition to EdTech

After teaching, Wellington held several roles in educational technology and consulting:

• Associate at LightSail Education (2014-2015)
• Consultant at Whiteboard Advisors (2015)
• Blended Learning Manager at Citizen Schools (2015-2017)1

Founding Upbeat

In January 2016, Henry Wellington founded Upbeat (Education).1 The company aims to help educational administrators improve school culture and strengthen teacher retention through data analytics and predictive algorithms.12

Leadership Philosophy

As the CEO of Upbeat, Wellington leads a team of former educators, school administrators, and researchers. The company's mission is to reduce teacher burnout and improve teacher satisfaction and retention across schools nationwide.2 Upbeat's approach involves:

• Providing research-backed survey tools
• Offering personalized leadership coaching
• Analyzing data to help school leaders make informed decisions2

Wellington's experience as a former Special Education teacher in New York City directly informs Upbeat's focus on teacher retention. He recognized that while significant effort was put into recruiting teachers, less attention was given to keeping them engaged and in their positions.2