Michael Humphrey Joins Accelerate Learning Inc. as CEO

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Accelerate Learning Inc. has appointed Michael Humphrey as its chief executive officer. Humphrey succeeds Philip Galati, who has served as the STEM education company’s president and CEO since 2021. Galati worked closely with the board of directors to select Accelerate Learning’s next leader and oversee the transition.

Humphrey brings extensive ed tech leadership experience to his role at Accelerate Learning, with a strong track record of driving growth, innovation, and operational excellence. Most recently, Humphrey served as executive vice president of business and government affairs at Imagine Learning (formerly Edgenuity). Under his leadership from 2009 to 2024, the online curriculum company experienced significant revenue growth and established key processes to support its rapid expansion. Previously, Humphrey held positions at Compass Learning, Yahoo!, and Simon and Schuster.

“I’m excited to join Accelerate Learning and further its mission to bring the excitement of STEM to life,” said Humphrey. “One of the things that has impressed me most about this company is its employees’ commitment to building STEM education programs as if their own children will use them. Whether you teach several classes a day or just one child, believing in the educational materials you use is essential. It’s inspiring to be part of an organization developing such impactful programs for students and teachers.”

Accelerate Learning creates hands-on, interactive STEM programs that empower teachers to make a lasting, positive impact on student outcomes. The company’s most recent Impact and Research Report demonstrates the measurable effects of its STEM education solutions in preK-12 schools across the United States and around the world.

About Accelerate Learning Inc.

Accelerate Learning provides STEM curriculum and professional development solutions that empower teachers, increase scores, and inspire students to become tomorrow’s STEM leaders. Its STEMscopes, Collaborate Science, Kide Science, and Math Nation curricula and resources are highly adaptable, accessible, and support instruction in any learning environment. The comprehensive, results-oriented solutions are used by more than 9 million students and 750,000 teachers across the country. For information, visit acceleratelearning.com or call 800-531-0864.