Jennifer Burns
President
Jennifer brings years of leadership in classical education, curriculum development, and faculty formation. She built tools and systems that help founders launch schools with confidence and stay healthy long-term.
Our Mission & Vision
Across the country, families are looking for schools grounded in truth, excellence, and faith. Excelara exists to support leaders answering that call.
Our Mission
Excelara provides a complete ecosystem of resources for education entrepreneurs, school leaders, and donors. We support schools through every stage — from launch to sustainable growth.
Our Vision
We see a day when Christ-centered schools are available in communities everywhere, forming students with wisdom, conviction, and readiness for their calling.
The Opportunity
Demand is rising, yet leaders face heavy operational, financial, and instructional obstacles. Excelara bridges that gap with unified systems that enable growth without unnecessary strain.
Leadership Team
Stewarding Excelara’s mission with faith, wisdom, and experience.
Scott Graham
Chief Technology Officer
Scott has overseen high-scale technology infrastructure for decades. He ensures Excelara’s digital platforms are reliable, secure, and built for future expansion.
Michael Clifford
Chief Development Officer
Michael is known for strategic innovation in education. He has played key roles in helping institutions achieve strong growth through sustainable design and investment.
Fritz Steiger
President, School Choice USA
Fritz offers decades of guidance in policy, philanthropy, and education access. His work has helped make faith-based and student-focused schooling possible for families nationwide.
Stephanie Ludwig
Director of Curriculum
Stephanie has extensive experience in classical pedagogy and instructional leadership. She shapes curriculum that is coherent, adaptable, and rooted in biblical worldview.
Mark Zepeda
Technology Manager
Mark brings insight into how technology supports learning, operations, and student success. His work ensures schools have dependable, mission-aligned systems.
Jamie Reichenberger
Edtech Engineer
Jamie builds Excelara’s education technology and supports marketing and growth initiatives. By aligning systems and user experience, she helps deliver tools that are clear, engaging, and scalable.
Why Excelara
A unified model that strengthens schools from the inside out.
1
Integrated Support
Instead of piecing together consultants and vendors, schools partner with one organization that guides operations, academics, training, and funding.
2
Built for Growth
Systems designed for expansion help schools maintain quality as they add grades, staff, and students.
3
Long-Term Stability
Funding strategies, streamlined operations, and smart structure combine to support financial and organizational durability.
4
A Shared Calling
Excelara partners with leaders committed to restoring education rooted in Scripture, purpose, and Christ-centered formation.