Jamie Candee

CEO at Edmentum

Jamie Candee leads Edmentum’s strategic vision and long-term growth as President, CEO, and Board Director. A former educator with 15 combined years of leading Edmentum, Jamie has put educators and unique student needs at the forefront of Edmentum’s comprehensive K-12 digital solutions, which leverage adaptive technologies to accelerate learning, improve student achievement, and enable pathways to careers. Under her leadership, Edmentum has grown significantly and now serves over 6 million students in all 50 U.S. states and 100+ countries. Jamie is particularly passionate about the responsible use of learning innovation and how it can substantially change outcomes for students in marginalized communities, as well as those who learn differently (like she did as a child).

Jamie has received numerous awards and recognitions, including 2025 Global Leader of the Year from the EdTech Awards, Calibre One’s Top 25 Women Leaders in US PE-Backed Software for 2025, the 2023 Tech Edvocate Best Global EdTech Leader, ASU+GSV’s 2022 POW! (Power of Women) Award, and the 2021 Entrepreneur of the Year Heartland Award by Ernst & Young. She has spoken at conferences including ASU+GSV and AASA, EdTech weeks in NY and MN, and EdTech focused investor conferences nationwide.

She is a Pahara Fellow and serves on several boards, including America Succeeds and Primrose Schools. In 2017, Jamie launched Edmentum’s foundation, We Can Learn, which supports organizations seeking to improve global outcomes for children.

Jamie holds an MBA from Bethel University and Bachelor of Science in political science from the University of Wisconsin.

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Jamie Candee

CEO at Edmentum

Jamie Candee leads Edmentum’s strategic vision and long-term growth as President, CEO, and Board Director. A former educator with 15 combined years of leading Edmentum, Jamie has put educators and unique student needs at the forefront of Edmentum’s comprehensive K-12 digital solutions, which leverage adaptive technologies to accelerate learning, improve student achievement, and enable pathways to careers. Under her leadership, Edmentum has grown significantly and now serves over 6 million students in all 50 U.S. states and 100+ countries. Jamie is particularly passionate about the responsible use of learning innovation and how it can substantially change outcomes for students in marginalized communities, as well as those who learn differently (like she did as a child).

Jamie has received numerous awards and recognitions, including 2025 Global Leader of the Year from the EdTech Awards, Calibre One’s Top 25 Women Leaders in US PE-Backed Software for 2025, the 2023 Tech Edvocate Best Global EdTech Leader, ASU+GSV’s 2022 POW! (Power of Women) Award, and the 2021 Entrepreneur of the Year Heartland Award by Ernst & Young. She has spoken at conferences including ASU+GSV and AASA, EdTech weeks in NY and MN, and EdTech focused investor conferences nationwide.

She is a Pahara Fellow and serves on several boards, including America Succeeds and Primrose Schools. In 2017, Jamie launched Edmentum’s foundation, We Can Learn, which supports organizations seeking to improve global outcomes for children.

Jamie holds an MBA from Bethel University and Bachelor of Science in political science from the University of Wisconsin.

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2025 Back to School Summit
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
9:45 am

From Vision to Action: Navigating the Next Decade of Learning

Building on the bold forecasts shared in the opening plenary, this panel brings together three leaders shaping the future of education from distinct vantage points - global higher education, K-12 learning innovation, and career exploration. Jessica Turner (QS), Jamie Candee (Edmentum), and Julie Lammers (American Student Assistance) will respond to the big-picture themes and explore how we translate future-facing trends into practical strategies across the learner journey, from school through to career. Expect a lively, cross-sector dialogue on equity, employability, AI, and learner agency designed to spark debate and new thinking on what it really means to prepare for the decade ahead.
2024 New York, 'Back to School' Summit Day 2
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
4:30 pm

A New Era of Learning

AI has been making strides in education but we haven’t yet tapped its full potential. How will this shape the future of learning—both in what students learn and how they engage with knowledge? This session brings together leaders exploring these questions at the forefront of AI-driven education. Together, we’ll examine the latest advancements, discuss the challenges, and reflect on the implications for the AI-powered future of education. Join us to gain insights into how AI is transforming the educational landscape and what it means for students, educators, and institutions.
2023 New York, 'Back to School' Summit
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
4:00 pm

Learning at Every Step