Ellen Hume-Howard

Ellen Hume-Howard has served as Executive Director of the New Hampshire Learning Initiative (NHLI), a leading organization dedicated to advancing innovative, student-centered learning practices since 2017. A visionary leader and champion for competency-based education, Ellen has played a pivotal role in transforming instructional practices in New Hampshire and influencing educational reform nationwide. Under her guidance, NHLI has become a model for designing equitable and personalized learning systems that prepare students for future success. With a career spanning decades in public education, Ellen is known for her ability to empower educators, foster collaborative partnerships, and inspire systemic change that resonates far beyond state lines.