MIND Education Names 15-Year Veteran Brandon Smith as President

Smith enters the role after 15 years within the organization, having held senior positions across research, design, and product leadership. His tenure is defined by an adherence to empirical evidence and a methodology that prioritizes direct feedback from classroom teachers and students. According to Smith, the core of his executive philosophy remains rooted in the humility of research and development, where the learner's experience serves as the ultimate arbiter of success.

Chuck Amos, Executive Chair of the Board, emphasized that the appointment aligns with a broader industry demand for learning solutions that are more responsive to modern educational requirements. Under Smith’s guidance, the organization plans to maintain its focus on spatial-temporal reasoning, ensuring that product development remains tightly coupled with classroom application. This strategy is already visible in the 2026–27 updates to the ST Math program, which feature refined puzzle-level data and improved reporting tools. As the nonprofit looks toward future expansion, the focus remains on translating cognitive science into accessible, scalable tools that foster mathematical confidence and problem-solving abilities.