Thank you for making the night unforgettable.
On May 6, 2025, we came together in celebration and thanks to your generosity, we surpassed our goal, raising $417,242 in support of PowerMyLearning’s mission! From joyful speeches to moving testimonials, the 2025 Innovative Learning Awards spotlighted the power of early math learning to change lives.
But we’re not stopping here. With your continued support, we can take this momentum even further—reaching more classrooms, empowering more teachers, and helping more students fall in love with math. Join us in taking our impact to the next level.
Our Honorees
This year, we were thrilled to present the founders of The Center for Education Market Dynamics with the 2025 Changemakers in Education Award.
Jeff Livingston
Beth Mejia
Jay Bakhru
Jeff is an education advocate with a deep commitment to equity. At McGraw-Hill Education, he led initiatives that expanded access to quality materials for underserved students. As a founding partner of EdSolutions and CEMD, Jeff advances mission-driven partnerships that improve how schools select and implement instructional resources.
Beth is an education leader with over 30 years of experience improving curriculum access and quality. She held senior roles at Macmillan, Pearson, and McGraw-Hill, supporting historically underserved students. As a founding partner of EdSolutions and CEMD, Beth drives strategies that connect market data to educational equity.
Jay is a social impact leader with expertise in education, innovation, and equity. He has held leadership roles at Deloitte, Citigroup, and ETS, shaping systems-level change and advancing equity-focused strategies. As a founding partner of EdSolutions and CEMD, Jay applies market insights to expand access to high-quality materials and improve student outcomes.
Starring...
We proudly honored a remarkable trio from PS 70Q, a public elementary school in Queens, New York, as our 2025 Student, Family Partner, and Teacher of the Year!
Elena and Jovana
First Grade Student and Family Partner
Mrs. Samina Redzepagic (Mrs. "R")
First Grade Teacher
Together, these three exemplify the heart of PowerMyLearning’s mission:
✨ Joyful math learning
🤝 Authentic family partnerships
📈 Strong instruction and teacher practice
Through their collaboration, they’ve shown how Family Playlists make math meaningful—deepening student confidence, strengthening classroom-family connections, and helping every child see themselves as a mathematician.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
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Past Honorees
Learn more about our previous honorees.
Last year, we honored the remarkable tenure of Co-Founder Elisabeth Stock as she welcomed PowerMyLearning CEO Dr. Arun Ramanathan. Elisabeth now serves as Founder in Residence, where she continues to support the organization’s mission.
José Vilson (Community Leadership Award): José is an educator, sociologist, and bestselling author dedicated to exploring education, race, and equity. He leads EduColor, an organization supporting communities of educators of color.
Mark Malaspina (Educational Impact Award): As PowerMyLearning’s former President, Mark advanced educational impact and program innovation. He previously co-founded The Grow Network and now leads product development at the Wadhwani Foundation.
Travis Terry (Community Leadership Award): Travis is the President of Capalino, the largest urban strategy firm in the United States, where he plays a pivotal role in supporting organizations that uplift communities across New York City.
