Headrush helps bold schools
drive better learning outcomes.
The team behind Headrush has authentic expertise, legendary dedication,
and a passion for learning models.
About Headrush Learning
Headrush emerged from the collective vision and extensive experience of our founders in leading learner-centered schools. We set out to create a platform that truly prioritizes student agency and innovative teaching methods. Our initial collaboration with five pioneering schools marked the beginning of a remarkable journey.
Today, Headrush proudly serves over 50,000 learners worldwide, continually evolving and shaping the future of education.
2017
Founded
50k+
Learners
120
Schools
Our Pillars
Meet learners where they are
Everyone starts in a different place, so let’s meet them there.
Empower students to own their learning
We learn best by doing, by experiencing, and through better feedback loops.
Inspire learner-centered agile ecosystems
When adult learners thrive, they can effectively support learner-centered schools.
Express learning to the world
When the learner shares their story with clarity, the possibilities are endless.
Meet the team behind Headrush
Mike Hourahine
#leadership
#co-founder
#product
#vision
Shane Krukowski
#sales
#co-founder
#implementation
#support
Jeff Tilson
#development
#co-founder
#architecture
#security
James Carlson
#application design
#visuals
#outreach
#storytelling
Our Partners
Authentic Learning Lab
pbl, school innovation, teacher power
Nicholas J. Martino is an internationally renowned expert in project-based learning, authentic learning, and social-emotional learning.
EduChange
STEM, learning design, curriculum
Educhange designs competency-based math and science curriculum for innovative schools.
OneStone
school model, student led
One Stone’s Research and Design Hub, One Stone Ventures, shares education innovations across the world. Researched, designed, and tested at the One Stone lab school in Boise, Idaho, and with partner schools across the country, One Stone Ventures works with school leaders to customize competency-based assessment tools and solutions.
WRCCS
teacher power, school network
WRCCS curates and connects innovative schools with best practices in Wisconsin.
Project ARC
school innovation, thought leadership, community asset mapping
Project ARC’s authentic professional development supports project-learning experiences relevant to communities working to learn.
Humanistic Leadership
pbl, global, school innovation
Nick and his team draw from their many years as a teacher, school founder, director, and leadership coach to help others both develop and implement innovative practice.