M. Kristie Shelley

Kristie Shelley, M. Ed., is a highly experienced professional with over 20 years of leadership and innovation in the education sector. Specializing in creating customer-centric educational products, she has a proven track record of developing groundbreaking programs for Emergent Bilinguals, such as ELD Links and Rosetta Stone English, that have positively impacted students' learning experiences. Kristie's expertise also extends to developing educational platforms and offering professional development experiences.

As a proficient leader, Kristie excels in fostering collaboration, driving teams towards success, and ensuring that individuals feel valued and connected. She has managed training teams, led content creation initiatives, and successfully co-founded a startup, demonstrating her exceptional leadership skills across various roles within the education industry.

With a strong passion for education, Kristie draws on her family's teaching heritage to inspire and educate others. Having transitioned from a third-grade teacher to a developer of educational products, she finds fulfillment at the intersection of education and product development. Kristie's commitment to giving back and empowering others is evident in her work both as an educator and a creator of innovative educational solutions.

Kristie Shelley holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Education & Communicative Disorders from San Diego State University-California State University, a Master of Arts (MA) in Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix, and a Teaching Credential in Elementary Education and Teaching-CLAD from National University. She has held key roles at reputable organizations such as Senior Director of Emergent Bilingual Curriculum at Lexia Learning and Rosetta Stone, and as the Co-Founder & Vice President of Lingual Learning. Kristie's diverse professional background also includes roles at McGraw-Hill Education, where she served as a Sales Representative, Consultant Manager, and Consultant, as well as a teaching position at Garden Grove Unified School District.

If you have an educational product idea or are looking to launch an ed tech startup, Kristie Shelley, M. Ed., is the ideal collaborator to help shape your concepts and support your entrepreneurial journey.