Our Story: Built with Purpose, Driven by Passion
Education isn't just our business — it's our focus. NextPath was founded by educators, problem-solvers, and data specialists committed to leveraging technology to enhance — rather than complicate — the work of students and educators.
A Personal Mission
Co-founder Jaime Harris brings a deeply personal perspective to this work. As a struggling high school student, it was a physical education teacher who first noticed her and a school psychologist whose intervention proved transformative.
That experience shaped Jaime's 25-year career as a school psychologist, earning state and national recognition. Her expertise spans MTSS, intervention strategies, and mental health awareness.
Co-founder Matt Harris, NextPath's lead engineer, brings more than 25 years of database and full-stack engineering experience. He originally built the prior product as a favor for Jaime, then helped grow it into technology districts relied on every day. He is a builder at heart with an artist's mindset, always refining systems so they are both powerful and practical for schools.
NextPath is strongest because of that combination: Jaime's educator-centered leadership, Matt's technical depth, and a team with significant experience across education and edtech. Together, we keep innovating so schools can respond earlier and support students better.
“When I was struggling, one educator noticed. That changed everything. NextPath is built so that no student has to hope someone notices — the data ensures they do.”
What We Believe
These beliefs guide every feature we build, every conversation we have, and every decision we make.
Data Should Empower, Not Overwhelm
Educators should spend less time managing numbers and more time supporting students. NextPath surfaces the right information at the right time so teams can act with confidence.
Human-Centered Technology
Schools deserve tools that are intuitive and prioritize user experience. We build technology that enhances the work of educators, not complicates it.
Success Is More Than Test Scores
Achievement encompasses connection, engagement, well-being, and support. We build tools that make holistic student support visible and actionable across your district.
Educators Should Shape the Solution
The best solutions emerge from listening to the people doing the work every day. Our platform is continuously shaped by educator feedback, not assumptions made in a boardroom.
Our Journey
Jaime and Matt built an earlier platform to help districts visualize and apply data meaningfully. What began as a practical favor and collaboration quickly grew to support thousands of schools tracking student progress and identifying intervention opportunities.
Seeking to expand our impact, we launched NextPath with a heightened dedication to centering educators and student voices. Education isn't just our business — it's our focus.
We slowed down to listen closely to district teams, gather feedback, and improve the platform in partnership with educators. We expanded carefully by adding districts and features thoughtfully so each step delivered real value in schools.
We are deeply grateful for our district partners who trust us, challenge us, and shape our roadmap. Their collaboration keeps us grounded in what schools need and drives how we continue to support student success.
Our Team
Our team cares about each other and cares about the work we do. We prioritize educators while maintaining healthy work-life balance and fostering a culture where great work happens naturally.
We're constantly innovating to create solutions that support educators in collecting and using data to promote pathways toward student success.
Across product, engineering, and customer support, our team brings significant experience in education and edtech, helping us build tools that are grounded in how schools actually work.
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See What NextPath Can Do for Your District
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