Background
Stephanie Spangler is an associate partner with Bellwether. Since joining Bellwether, her work has focused on supporting school districts and charter organizations with strategic planning, continuous improvement, and other change management efforts. Prior to joining Bellwether, Stephanie completed a dual degree at the University of Virginia, where she received an MBA and a master’s in curriculum and instruction. During the summer of 2018, Stephanie worked as a special assistant to the chief engagement officer of Richmond Public Schools. In that role, she supported the development and drafting of the district’s five-year strategic plan.
Stephanie also taught in both charter and district schools in Washington, D.C. She began her career as a Capital Teaching Resident at KIPP DC, where she was part of a founding elementary school team. She later transitioned to D.C. Public Schools and taught fourth grade at Tubman Elementary School. Stephanie was consistently rated highly effective under the DCPS IMPACT system. She also served as grade level chair, a member of the academic leadership team, and the author of the fourth-grade ELA curriculum.
Why I Do This Work
I have always loved schools, first as a student and then as a teacher. Unfortunately, racism and systemic inequality limit the opportunity for students to learn and teachers to teach. I do this work to support schools and organizations working to change that reality.
