EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GLOBAL ONLINE ACADEMY
MICHAEL NACHBAR is the Executive Director of Global Online Academy, a pioneering network of schools and educators reimagining learning to empower students and educators to thrive in a globally networked society.
Mr Nachbar is a frequent speaker and workshop facilitator at national and international conferences, and presents on such topics as educational trends impacting schools, modern teaching and learning, and global education.
He is an active board member for several education organizations, including the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), Independent School Association Network (ISAnet), and Jump! Foundation. He has served as a board member of the Mastery Transcript Consortium, as well as for Summer Search.
He holds a B.A. in both English and Psychology from Indiana University, and earned an M.A. in Education Leadership through the Klingenstein Center at Columbia University’s Teachers College. Mr Nachbar began his teaching career as a Teach For America corps member.