Charting a New Era of Education Through Partnership
The PAC Team connects visionary school districts and EdTech innovators—no internal competition, only results. Inform. Inspire. Impact.
International Conference: Shaping the Future of Education
Join renowned experts, policymakers, and industry leaders for a groundbreaking conference on the future of education. Explore the latest neuroscience research in teaching and learning, organizational and learning environments, cutting-edge technology in the Age of AI, and global policies shaping education worldwide.
Neuroscience in Education
Unlock the power of brain-based strategies that enhance teaching, learning, and engagement. Discover the latest insights from cognitive research and how they can shape classroom practice.
Evolving Leadership
Redefine what it means to lead in an ever-changing educational landscape. Hear from visionary leaders who are building systems of equity, innovation, and adaptability.
Innovative Systems & Artificial Intelligence
Experience how AI and emerging technologies are reshaping education. From intelligent learning environments to data-informed decision making, learn how innovation is accelerating progress.
Global Policies in Education
Gain perspective from international experts on how nations are building frameworks for access, quality, and collaboration in the 21st century.
Meet The PAC Founder & CEO Dr. Maria Armstrong
Drawing on over 25 years of experience bridging the worlds of academia and industry, Dr. Armstrong has become a trailblazer in reimagining what’s possible through educational partnerships.
Leveraging her experience as a superintendent and national executive director, Dr. Armstrong has forged groundbreaking partnerships with major media leaders such as Netflix, Disney and Prime Video, opening new doors for students, families, and educators to engage through film and storytelling. Known for her visionary approach to partnership curation, she is widely recognized as an educational leader who champions innovation, sparks inspiration, and advances meaningful outcomes in learning.
Specialized Expertise
Entertainment & Media Integration
Enabling culturally-accurate engagement through strategic media collaboration. PAC provides expert consultation with media partners to bring authentic representation into educational content. We connect students, families, and educators to engaging media campaigns that enrich learning and strengthen community connection.
AI & Innovation Integration
Responsible adoption of leading-edge EdTech solutions tailored to district needs. PAC Partnership Advisors guides the implementation of innovative technologies.
Current Services & Products
At PAC Partnership Advisors, we believe partnerships are more than collaborations—they’re opportunities to create lasting impact. With zero internal competition, our services are thoroughly vetted for safety and integrity.
PAC offers Just-in-Time coaching for principals and superintendents with the utmost confidentiality, as a situational thought partner. Our trusted partners are either recently (within 2 years) retired superintendents with principal and superintendent experience, along with team members who currently hold superintendent positions.
Turn Data Into Action for Student Success
Empowering educators with an all-in-one data and strategy platform, Innovare helps schools streamline insights, align goals, and track impact—so leaders can make informed decisions that drive equity, innovation, and student achievement.
Empowering educators with an all-in-one data and strategy platform, Innovare helps schools streamline insights, align goals, and track impact—so leaders can make informed decisions that drive equity, innovation, and student achievement.
Open Parachute
Teach Mental Health Skills Using Authentic Peer Voices
Empowering schools with relatable, peer-led mental health programs, Open Parachute helps students build resilience, self-awareness, and empathy through real-life stories that foster understanding and well-being.
Teach Mental Health Skills Using Authentic Peer Voices
Empowering schools with relatable, peer-led mental health programs, Open Parachute helps students build resilience, self-awareness, and empathy through real-life stories that foster understanding and well-being.
Notey turns music practice into a fun, gamified experience — designed for kids aged 6–13. Through mini-games that use a real guitar, it empowers students (and educators) to build foundational skills in a playful, engaging way.
Coally is an AI-powered platform transforming how organizations connect with emerging talent. By harnessing data-driven candidate insights and streamlined recruiting workflows, Coally enables companies to hire top-tier professionals from Latin America and beyond — faster, smarter, and with stronger alignment to their goals.
ClassHero
ClassHero empowers educators by transforming core mathematics curriculum into universally accessible, language-rich learning experiences. With adaptive, standards-aligned problem sets available in multiple languages, it ensures every student — especially English Learners and multilingual learners — can engage, succeed, and thrive.
ClassHero empowers educators by transforming core mathematics curriculum into universally accessible, language-rich learning experiences. With adaptive, standards-aligned problem sets available in multiple languages, it ensures every student — especially English Learners and multilingual learners — can engage, succeed, and thrive.
Scholastic
Reading That Inspires—In English and Español
From timeless tales to vibrant new releases, Scholastic ignites a lifelong passion for reading, offering engaging books and resources in both English and Spanish that resonate deeply with diverse student experiences. PAC has helped cultivate critical relationships with districts, ensuring access to culturally relevant literature that empowers and inspires every learner.
Reading That Inspires—In English and Español
From timeless tales to vibrant new releases, Scholastic ignites a lifelong passion for reading, offering engaging books and resources in both English and Spanish that resonate deeply with diverse student experiences. PAC has helped cultivate critical relationships with districts, ensuring access to culturally relevant literature that empowers and inspires every learner.
Future Advancement
Reimagining School Strategy
What could happen if your school’s strategy was built from the ground up—using AI insights and educator voice to drive real change? Future Advancement delivers data-driven, human-centered plans to help schools thrive.
Reimagining School Strategy
What could happen if your school’s strategy was built from the ground up—using AI insights and educator voice to drive real change? Future Advancement delivers data-driven, human-centered plans to help schools thrive.
Praxly
Transforming PLC Conversations into Impact
Praxly ensures every professional learning community discussion leads to immediate, measurable improvements in instruction. Educator collaboration meets real-time action.
Transforming PLC Conversations into Impact
Praxly ensures every professional learning community discussion leads to immediate, measurable improvements in instruction. Educator collaboration meets real-time action.
BRiDDG
Your Story. Your College Journey.
BRiDDG is the platform where students’ unique stories become powerful tools in the college admissions process, connecting personal experiences with academic goals.
Your Story. Your College Journey.
BRiDDG is the platform where students’ unique stories become powerful tools in the college admissions process, connecting personal experiences with academic goals.
Valere Learning
Your Trusted Upskilling Partners
Valere Learning helps organizations embrace the future of work through AI-powered learning solutions. We create a culture of innovation by equipping teams with the tools and confidence to integrate AI into daily practice.
Your Trusted Upskilling Partners
Valere Learning helps organizations embrace the future of work through AI-powered learning solutions. We create a culture of innovation by equipping teams with the tools and confidence to integrate AI into daily practice.
Client Testimonials
“I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Maria Armstrong, the former executive director of ALAS. During here tenure, she demonstrated exceptional leadership and a profound commitment to advancing educational equity for Latino students. Maria effectively mobilized resources, built strong partnerships, and championed initiatives that significantly enhanced access to quality education. Her passion, and strategic vision, have made a lasting impact on the community.”
Ignacio Ruiz, Superintendent, Las Cruces Public Schools
“Dr. Armstrong is a passionate, committed and bold leader who inspired me in so many ways. She is not afraid to take risks and push for new strategies to engage if it means the youth she serves will benefit. Her advocacy at state and national levels is commendable and more than anything she is a connector. She actively connects people, programs, and possibilities in the spirit of service for youth. An authentic role model for all.”
Dr. Rachel Monarrez, Orange Unified School District, Orange, CA
Maria is an experienced superintendent and has recently
Served as the Executive Director of ALAS. She has strong organizational skills and is known for cultivating positive relationships. Maria has contacts across the country and many connections in California.
Served as the Executive Director of ALAS. She has strong organizational skills and is known for cultivating positive relationships. Maria has contacts across the country and many connections in California.
Ron Carruth, Retired Superintendent of El Dorado Union High School District
We Proudly Support
STTE Foundation
Dedicated to advancing education and innovation in the Borderplex region, the STTE Foundation drives projects that prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow.
Dedicated to advancing education and innovation in the Borderplex region, the STTE Foundation drives projects that prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow.
Puerto Rico Education Initiative Corp
Inicio
En Puerto Rico Education Initiative Corp (PREI), somos una organización sin fines de lucro comprometida con transformar la educación pública en Puerto Rico. Con más de una década de experiencia, trabajamos de la mano con educadores, administradores y comunidades para ofrecer soluciones innovadoras que mejoren la calidad de la enseñanza.
Puerto Rico Education Initiative
Supporting educational excellence across Puerto Rico, this initiative promotes innovation and equity in schools.
Join us April 13–15, 2026, in San Juan.
Supporting educational excellence across Puerto Rico, this initiative promotes innovation and equity in schools.
Join us April 13–15, 2026, in San Juan.
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Featured Speaker: Cyber Attacks: Sextortion, Ransom and Safety
Speaking Topics
Dr. Armstrong is available for engaging speaking engagements on a range of crucial educational topics, including:
- Cybersecurity awareness
- Digital safety and online protection
- Educational leadership in the digital age
- Partnership development for community impact
- Innovation in education and future learning trends
Availability
To inquire about Dr. Armstrong's availability for your next event or conference, please contact our team to discuss your needs and schedule.
Case Study: Media Integration Success
Culturally Relevant Content Initiative
Dr. Armstrong facilitates a partnership between school districts and three major streaming platforms, Netflix, Disney and Prime Video, activities and screenings.
- Student engagement increased by 47%
- Teacher satisfaction with materials rose by 82%
- Parent involvement in educational discussions improved by 35%
This partnership exemplifies how strategic connections between districts and content providers can advance the educational experience while maintaining academic rigor.
Let's Elevate Your District or Product
Ready to engage in educational outcomes through strategic partnerships? Our team is available for consultations with both school district leaders and EdTech founders.
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