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Our Journey of Innovation in Digital Learning

2000
2009
2015
2016-2017
2018-2019
2020-2021
2022-2023
2024
July 2025
2000

StrongMind was initially incorporated in December of 2000 as the “Institute for Educational Development”

2009

Changed our name to FlipSwitch as we provided management and support for charter schools.

2015

Landed on StrongMind as we became a digital courseware provider.

StrongMind launched with a mission to deliver engaging, research-backed digital curriculum, originally developed for Arizona’s largest online school.

2016-2017

Earns multiple awards, including five Regional Emmy Awards and the EdTech Cool Tool Award, proving that online learning can be both rigorous and engaging.

2018-2019

Expands curriculum to homeschool and independent learners; enhances its LMS for a more student-friendly experience.

2020-2021

Supports thousands of families transitioning to remote learning and strengthens personalized learning with adaptive content and flexible tools.

2022-2023

Introduces parent-friendly features and expands partnerships with homeschool networks, making quality online education more accessible.

2024

Launched StrongMind Central (SMC), an all-in-one K-12 virtual learning platform designed to simplify online education and boost student engagement.

July 2025

Officially launching a dedicated homeschool platform with flexible curriculum, easy progress tracking, interactive content, and family support resources.

Our Mission

Everything we do is for families. Our mission is to empower them with innovative technology, world-class curriculum, and a thriving, deeply supportive community. That’s what drives us forward.

Our Vision

Strongmind’s vision is to lead the world in homeschool education.

Our Values

Kindness

Be Easy to Work With

Accountability

Own It, Always

Innovation

Think Forward, Create Impact

Collaboration

Together, We Achieve More

Grit

Perseverance Fuels Progress

Meet the humans behind the mission.

Damian
Creamer

CEO, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer

Noelle
Creamer

Chief People Officer

Cassie
Carpenter

Chief Operating Officer

J. Todd
Rash

Chief Marketing Officer

Kathryn
O'hara

VP of Engineering and AI

Julie
Martinez

Vice President of Product

Howard Marzolf

Vice President of Finance

Vanessa
Yazzie

Executive Director of Operations

Adam
Wilkerson

Executive Director of Marketing

Chris
Parker

Executive Director of IT

Rusty
Brandt

Director, Learning Design & Development

Max Creamer

Director of AI Strategy

Mike
Holmes

Director of Creative Production

Rhiannon
Spetrini

Head of Customer Success & Support Operations

Jen
Southall

User Experience Manager

We’re parents too. And grandparents. And aunts and uncles. Educators, innovators, dog lovers, creatives, and deep believers in doing what’s right for kids. We’re the kind of people who obsess over the details and dream big—because your child deserves both. Our team builds with heart, leads with purpose, and pours passion into every product and experience we create. You want the best for your child—and so do we. Welcome to the team behind the tools. We’re so glad you’re here!

Join Our Team

At StrongMind, we foster a collaborative and supportive work environment that prioritizes well-being and growth. We value open communication, recognize contributions, and encourage innovation.

Our commitment to excellence creates a fulfilling and rewarding workplace.

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