Jeanna Pignatiello

Jeanna leads the vision and strategy for educational quality, academic and behavioral outcomes, and program innovation across more than 80 special and alternative education schools. In this role, Jeanna partners with state leaders and educators to enhance programs, design new instructional models, and ensure students with complex needs receive the high-quality education and therapeutic support they deserve.

Before joining New Story, Jeanna held executive leadership roles at Stride Learning, K12, and Catapult Learning, including Chief Academic Officer, Senior Vice President, and Regional Vice President. Her career has included overseeing academic and product strategy for portfolios exceeding $950 million, scaling impact nationally, and launching instructional frameworks that have been adopted across the country.

With over two decades of experience at the intersection of education and innovation, Jeanna is committed to delivering measurable outcomes that transform lives. She holds an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University and holds a B.S. in Justice Studies with a minor in Social Work as well as a Post-Baccalaureate in Elementary Education from Arizona State University.

“My mission is simple: to deliver results that matter for students, families, educators, and the future of learning.”