Dr. Jessica Spallino is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Method Schools and SmartFox K-12. A seasoned educator, author, and change management leader, she has spent more than two decades advancing innovative approaches to K–12 learning. Her work focuses on expanding access to personalized, flexible, and high-quality educational opportunities for students who thrive in nontraditional settings.

Jessica began her career in 1999 as an independent study teacher, where she discovered the power of individualized instruction to meet each student’s unique needs. Since then, she has held leadership roles in both small and large charter school organizations, curriculum development firms, and educational technology ventures. As CEO of Method Schools, she leads strategic planning, instructional design, and organizational growth, blending data-informed decision-making with human-centered leadership.