Vivian Mihalakis, Deputy Director of K-12 Education, supports the foundation’s place-based strategy that centers on the adoption and use of high-quality math instruction materials with aligned professional learning to increase the number of students who complete Algebra 1 with positive experiences.
Before joining the foundation in 2016 as a senior program officer, Vivian was a senior fellow at the Institute for Learning (IFL) at the University of Pittsburgh, where she led the English language arts (ELA) product and professional development teams. Her work focused on ensuring that traditionally underserved students had access to ambitious and engaging instruction that prepared them for college and careers. During her tenure at IFL, Vivian worked with public school districts across the country to provide professional learning and coaching for teachers, coaches, and administrators in addition to developing ELA curriculum and performance assessments.
Vivian began her career as a high school ELA teacher. She holds a Ph.D. in instruction and learning from the University of Pittsburgh.
