I help EdTech startups and mission-driven education companies scale smartly - from messy beginnings to meaningful impact.

With over a decade of experience spanning classroom instruction, curriculum design, product strategy, and organizational operations, I now work with pre-seed, Series A, and growing educational organizations to build better learning experiences, stronger systems, and more strategic teams.

I specialize in:

- Curriculum and product development (especially experiential, SEL, STEM, and AI-integrated learning)
- Operational infrastructure and go-to-market strategy
- Policy-informed AI professional development for educators
- Branding, messaging, and community-building
- Cross-functional team leadership with a human-first approach

Whether I’m serving as a fractional COO, leading market research, developing a data dashboard, or building a gamified student learning journey - I’m a connector, a problem-solver, and a builder.

If you’re a founder or education leader looking to move faster without sacrificing quality, let’s connect.

Claire Smizer

Happy #SocialSaturday!

If you are an #Educator, #Principal, #DistrictAdministrator, someone in the #Curriculum, #School or #Classroom IT space, or anyone that works with or has ever worked with #Schools, #Districts, or organization that serves kids - we should be connected! 💯

In a nutshell: I'm a former #Teacher, turned #EdTech generalist that specializes in early stage #StartUps and #UserExperience (think #ProductDesign, #UI, #InstructionalDesign, #L&D) - I've been fortunate to have a wonky career path that has given me the opportunity to work across neurotech (that bordered on sci-fi!), #STEM, gamified #SEL, and even with a handful of founders working on much-needed products in the #Education space. 

What do I do now? I run BrightMinds AI with my best friend and co-founder, Jessica Maddry. 🥰🥰🥰

We're two former #Teachers who got tired of watching districts adopt #AI and innovative tech backwards - tools first, strategy maybe. BrightMinds flips that. We build policies, train educators, and audit tech stacks so districts make informed decisions, putting people first, always. 

Think that sounds like someone you'd like to have in your network? Smash that connect button! 

Can't wait to see you in my DMs!

💜 me!

Co-Founder @ BrightMinds AI | Board Member | EdTech Start-up Builder and Strategist 🌀| Teacher Advocate | Oxford Comma Enthusiast

Let's talk math for a moment. #Politician math. 😒

The proposed FY2026 federal budget cuts over $6 billion from #K-12 #PublicEducation. 

Not one program. 
Not one state. 
Across the board.

$6B is a large number - a really large number. So large that it's almost incomprehensible so... what does that look like in reality?

💸 Migrant Education: $1.3 billion. Poof.
💸 English Language Acquisition: Eliminated entirely.
💸 Title I funding to high-poverty schools: $4.7 billion. Gone.
💸 18 grant programs consolidated from $6.5 billion down to $2 billion - over a 60% reduction.
💸 Community Schools grants: $168 million. Cut.

But we won't be feeling that loss evenly. #Districts primarily serving #Students of color would lose nearly double the funding that their counterparts serving primarily white students will face.

Want an example? 

In #Pennsylvania, the districts most underfunded are also those where students of color make up the majority of enrollment - 64%, compared to 22–30% in adequately funded districts. That gap equals $1,732 less per student, nearly 9% less, in state and local revenue. Federal dollars can help (or rather would have helped) to bridge that disparity.

This isn’t a budget conversation. It’s a values conversation. It's an #Equity conversation.

When #Legislators use language like “local control”, they aren't talking about community empowerment. They're obfiscating the truth. They're asking (telling, really) local communities to make do. 

With less. 

For the kids who already had the least.

I’m not sharing this to spark outrage (though we should all feel outraged). 

I share this to bring attention to the tension local decision makers - #Superintendents, #CFOs, #SchoolBoard members - are grappling with. 

Too many conversations about “innovation” in #Education gloss right over the part where the floor is being pulled out. Purposefully. Systematically.

You can’t build on a foundation that's actively being dismantled.

💜 someone who thinks *actual* math should inform policy

#Teachers! Help!!! 

I'm trying to get a general temperature check on where we are with Acceptable Use Policies (AUPs) in classrooms. 

Are you able to set your own?
Is that something that feels necessary in this moment?
Is that something you'd expect for your district or even school leaders to set and roll out? 

You know Jessica & me - we're always looking to close gaps and create useful tools! 

❤️  someone very excited to be building tools that #Educators actually want

#Education #K12 #TeachersofLinkedin #AIinEducation #InnovativeTech #AcceptableUse #ItTakesAVillage

Do you have an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for AI-enabled/enhanced tech in your classroom?

Alex Belov

Belov Digital - WordPress Superior Services

Leading Belov Digital has been more than a professional endeavor; it's been a journey of passion and discovery. As the founder, I've had the privilege of steering our course through the ever-evolving digital landscape. Every day is a new chapter in a story where creativity meets technology, and ideas transform into digital realities.

From the outset, my vision was clear: to create websites and digital solutions that aren't just functional but also engaging and intuitive. It's about building spaces online where users feel at home, navigating effortlessly and enjoying every moment. This vision has been the driving force behind our mission at Belov Digital.

As a hands-on leader, my role involves more than just oversight. I'm deeply involved in every project, working alongside a talented team that shares my dedication to excellence. We've cultivated a culture of innovation and collaboration, ensuring that every client's needs are met with creativity and precision.

Over the years, my experience has grown alongside the company. From understanding the nuances of client requirements to exploring new technologies and design trends, I've seen firsthand what it takes to keep a digital agency thriving. The most rewarding part? Witnessing the success and satisfaction of our clients as we help them make their mark online.

Today, as I continue my journey with Belov Digital, I remain committed to pushing boundaries and exploring new horizons in the digital world. It's not just about what we've achieved; it's about what we can create next.

Founder

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Fiwy.io

We’re training the bot that will import web designs into websites and web apps automatically. Soon, launching a website will be as quick as making a few clicks - and equally simple, too.

KeysForWeb

Our service makes credentials transfer handy and error-free.

Figma2wp

Founder of figma2wp.com, a specialized service bridging the gap between design and development. We transform Figma designs into fully functional WordPress websites, streamlining the web development process for designers and businesses. 

Our expertise lies in accurately translating visual concepts into responsive, user-friendly WordPress sites while maintaining design fidelity and optimizing for performance. By leveraging the power of Figma's collaborative design platform and WordPress's versatile content management system, we help clients bring their web projects to life efficiently and effectively

AI Business Automation & Workflows | Superior WordPress Maintenance & Services | Podcast Host | Leadgen Project for the Health & Fitness industry

Hi! I’m Alex, founder of Belov Digital, an award-winning web branding, design, and development agency specializing in exceptional web maintenance. With over 10 years in web development and 3,000+ successful projects under our belt, we tackle even the toughest challenges with zero stress for you.

We won’t overwhelm you with jargon or unnecessary services. Instead, we ensure you fully understand your project needs and deliver only what's necessary.

Trusting Belov means your project is in expert hands. We’re top-rated on Trustpilot and Clutch, and our clients keep coming back, satisfied every time.

Our tight-knit team of designers, engineers, copywriters, and QA experts are SaaS-savvy pros dedicated to crafting flawless websites with stunning interfaces and seamless performance.

❓What We Do:

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Need a custom site from scratch or a simple setup? We handle it all with precision and creativity.


✅  UX/UI Design

Our design team crafts beautiful, user-friendly interfaces that balance aesthetics, usability, and accessibility.


✅ Website Maintenance & Optimization

Let us keep your site running smoothly—free from errors, conflicts, and slowdowns.

Ready to elevate your digital presence? Let’s make it happen together with Belov Digital.

A website is a journey. And we’re passionate about making this journey smooth, streamlined and pleasant for everyone. Working together, we build the sites and products that become users’ favorite places to be.

Our mission is to make the online world a better place. With thoroughly planned user flow, with outstanding designs and skillfully implemented functionality – with everything that matters so much for user convenience. We see the ultimate goals behind every task – that’s our key to help our clients succeed.

Let’s make your mark online.

WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE US:

- 10-year-experience in serving the clients remotely
- 2000+ companies trust us with building their digital representation
- 2500+ 5-star reviews
- Effective communication directly with a Project Manager & Art Director assigned to your project and adapted to your timezone
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OUR SERVICES:

- Website Development
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