New Tech Network CEO and leadership

Serving as the Chief Officer of District Support, Jude Garnier leads New Tech Network’s support at the systems level for districts and charter organizations housing multiple New Tech schools. Joining New Tech Network in 2010, she has helped to develop the leadership development framework for New Tech school leaders as well as our emerging strategy for support of district leaders. Jude’s sixteen year career as a public school teacher established a solid foundation in teaching and learning, which grounds her work in school and district change. Since 2000 she has served as a founding member of the Change Leadership Group at Harvard Graduate School of Education (and is one of the co-authors of the Change Leadership Handbook); led an 8-year professional development and coaching effort for districts and schools involved in a significant reform initiative in Washington State; and directed the leadership development work for school and central office leaders within Seattle Public Schools. Jude holds a B.A. in Elementary and Special Education, an M.Ed. in Special Education and a Ph.D. In Educational Systems and Leadership.

As Chief Learning Officer, Megan leads NTN’s innovation and improvement efforts. Megan joined NTN in 2005 and has served in a variety of roles, including school development coach and Senior Director of School Design. Prior to joining NTN, Megan was a lead teacher at the flagship school, Napa New Technology High School. In her current role, she has led key initiatives, including NTN’s elementary design work, improvement cohorts, research and measurement, literacy, math, and assessment. Megan graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 1999 with a B.S. in mathematics and an M.A. in Mathematics Education from Sonoma State University.