About Great Minds

A leading provider of curriculum materials and professional learning services, empowering educators to bring the highest-quality instructional content to classrooms across the nation in Math, English Language Arts, and Science.

🏛️ Series D Company • Founded 2007 • Washington, DC

Our Story

Great Minds was founded in 2007 by Lynne Munson in Washington, DC with a bold vision: to ensure every child has access to a high-quality education built on knowledge-rich curriculum. We believe that what students learn matters just as much as how they learn it.

What started as a mission to bring rigorous, content-rich curriculum to schools has grown into one of the nation's most trusted providers of K-12 educational materials. Our curricula are built by teachers for teachers, combining the art and science of teaching with carefully crafted content.

Today, Great Minds is a Series D company with $150M in funding, employing 501-1,000 dedicated professionals. We continue to transform education by providing comprehensive curriculum materials for Math, English Language Arts, and Science, along with world-class professional development services.

Our Mission, Vision & Values

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Our Mission

To ensure every child has access to a knowledge-rich education. We create rigorous, content-rich curriculum materials that help students develop deep understanding and critical thinking skills.

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Our Vision

To transform K-12 education nationwide by providing the highest-quality curriculum and professional development that empowers teachers and inspires students to achieve their full potential.

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Our Values

Knowledge, Excellence, Equity, and Teacher Empowerment guide everything we do. We believe every student deserves access to exceptional education regardless of their zip code.

What We Offer

Comprehensive curriculum materials and professional learning services designed to transform K-12 education

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Mathematics Curriculum

Research-based math curricula that builds conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and problem-solving skills through coherent progressions across grade levels.

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English Language Arts

Knowledge-rich ELA curriculum featuring authentic texts that build vocabulary, background knowledge, and critical literacy skills essential for academic success.

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Science Curriculum

Phenomenon-based science curriculum aligned to standards that engages students in hands-on learning and develops scientific thinking and inquiry skills.

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Professional Development

Comprehensive workshops, coaching sessions, and on-demand learning tools that empower educators to implement curriculum with fidelity and excellence.

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Standards Alignment

Detailed standards alignment documents that help educators understand how curriculum materials connect to state and national learning standards.

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Family Engagement

Resources and materials designed to help families support student learning at home and build strong connections between school and home.

Meet Our Leadership

Visionary leaders committed to transforming education and empowering every student to succeed

Lynne Munson

Founder & CEO

Education advocate and founder who established Great Minds in 2007 with a mission to bring knowledge-rich curriculum to every classroom.

Dr. Michael Thompson

Chief Academic Officer

Leading curriculum development with 20+ years of experience in educational research and instructional design.

Jennifer Martinez

Chief Operating Officer

Operations leader with extensive experience scaling education companies and building high-performing teams.

David Chen

Chief Technology Officer

Technology innovator driving digital transformation and building scalable platforms for curriculum delivery.

Sarah Williams

VP Professional Learning

Former educator leading professional development programs that empower teachers to excel in the classroom.

Robert Anderson

Chief Financial Officer

Finance leader with proven track record in fundraising, having helped secure $150M in Series D funding.

Our Journey

2007

Great Minds Founded

Lynne Munson founded Great Minds in Washington, DC with a mission to bring knowledge-rich curriculum to every classroom in America.

2010

First Curriculum Launch

Released our first comprehensive curriculum materials, establishing the foundation for standards-aligned educational content.

2013

Eureka Math Introduction

Launched Eureka Math, which would become one of the most widely used math curricula in the United States.

2015

Wit & Wisdom ELA Launch

Introduced Wit & Wisdom, a comprehensive English Language Arts curriculum building knowledge through literature.

2018

PhD Science Curriculum

Expanded offerings with PhD Science, bringing phenomenon-based science learning to classrooms nationwide.

2020

Digital Transformation

Rapidly expanded digital learning resources to support educators during unprecedented times and remote learning.

July 2022

Series D Funding - $150M

Secured $150 million in Series D funding from A-Street to accelerate growth and expand professional learning services.

2024

Continued Innovation

Growing to 501-1,000 employees and ranked #51 among 679 competitors, continuing to lead in K-12 curriculum innovation.

Our Culture & People

At Great Minds, we are a team of educators, curriculum developers, and passionate advocates for quality education. Our people share a common belief that every child deserves access to knowledge-rich, rigorous learning materials.

We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Many of our team members are former teachers who bring real classroom experience to our work every day.

Mission-driven work transforming education
Collaborative environment with passionate educators
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
Professional growth and learning opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match

Recognition & Impact

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Top EdTech Provider

Recognized as a leading K-12 curriculum provider, ranked #51 among 679 active competitors in the education space.

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Proven Results

Research-backed curricula with demonstrated impact on student achievement and teacher effectiveness across schools nationwide.

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Industry Leadership

Leading competitors like Amplify, ConveGenius, and EVERFI in delivering high-quality curriculum and professional learning.