About Us

Our Journey of Innovation in Digital Learning

2000
2009
2015
2016-2017
2018-2019
2020-2021
2022-2023
2024
July 2025
2000

StrongMind was initially incorporated in December of 2000 as the “Institute for Educational Development”

2009

Changed our name to FlipSwitch as we provided management and support for charter schools.

2015

Landed on StrongMind as we became a digital courseware provider.

StrongMind launched with a mission to deliver engaging, research-backed digital curriculum, originally developed for Arizona’s largest online school.

2016-2017

Earns multiple awards, including five Regional Emmy Awards and the EdTech Cool Tool Award, proving that online learning can be both rigorous and engaging.

2018-2019

Expands curriculum to homeschool and independent learners; enhances its LMS for a more student-friendly experience.

2020-2021

Supports thousands of families transitioning to remote learning and strengthens personalized learning with adaptive content and flexible tools.

2022-2023

Introduces parent-friendly features and expands partnerships with homeschool networks, making quality online education more accessible.

2024

Launched StrongMind Central (SMC), an all-in-one K-12 virtual learning platform designed to simplify online education and boost student engagement.

July 2025

Officially launching a dedicated homeschool platform with flexible curriculum, easy progress tracking, interactive content, and family support resources.

StrongMind: Where Learning Hits Different.

We don’t do boring. We build AI infused digital learning that actually works — engaging, impactful, and designed to help every student thrive. Trusted by schools, loved by families, powered by innovation.

Our Values

Kindness

Be Easy to Work With

Accountability

Own It, Always

Innovation

Think Forward, Create Impact

Collaboration

Together, We Achieve More

Grit

Perseverance Fuels Progress

Meet the humans behind the mission.

Damian
Creamer

CEO, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer

Noelle
Creamer

Chief People Officer

“Family is made up of the people who stand by you, lift you higher, and love you exactly as you are.”

-Noelle Creamer

Cassie
Carpenter

Chief Operating Officer

“Family is the thread that transcends the limitations of our human existence… whether it’s time, death or our perceived capacity to love. It expands us in ways we never dreamed possible.”

-Cassie Carpenter

J. Todd
Rash

Chief Marketing Officer

“Family is where learning really starts—figuring out life, making mistakes, and getting lessons (wanted or not) that stick with you forever.”

-J. Todd Rash

Kathryn
O'hara

VP of Engineering and AI

“Family is formed through love and intention, embracing those who foster our growth and stand by us unconditionally. They are our cherished circle, united not only by lineage but by a commitment to support and uplift one another with open hearts and smiles.”

-Kathryn O’hara

Julie
Martinez

Vice President of Product

“Family is the people who make my world feel full. It’s the conversations over dinner, the small gestures of love, and the feeling of belonging that never fades. We grow together, we support each other, and we make life more meaningful just by being in it together.”

-Julie Martinez

Howard Marzolf

Vice President of Finance

Lindsey
Odegaard

Executive Director of Human Resources

“To me, family is not just about blood—it’s about the people who show up, who love without conditions, and who make life’s journey worth taking.”

-Lindsey Odegaard

Vanessa
Yazzie

Executive Director of Operations

“Family is the compass that guides us. They are the inspiration to reach great heights, and our comfort when we occasionally falter.”

-Vanessa Yazzie

Adam
Wilkerson

Executive Director of Marketing

“I believe family provides the foundation for growth, learning, and support—values that align closely with the mission of homeschooling.”

-Adam Wilkerson

Chris
Parker

Executive Director of IT

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-Chris Parker

Rusty
Brandt

Director, Learning Design & Development

“Family isn’t always blood. It’s the people in your life who want you in theirs, the ones who accept you for who you are.”

-Rusty Brandt

Max Creamer

Director of AI Strategy

Mike
Holmes

Director of Creative Production

“Family is pretty cool man.”

-Mike Holmes

Rhiannon
Spetrini

Head of Customer Success & Support Operations

“Family is the people who lift us with laughter and anchor us when we drift. They are the magic mirrors that reflect back our past, our present, and our future.”

-Rhiannon Spetrini

Jen
Southall

User Experience Manager

“Family to me are those in my life both blood related and friends made along the way. They give me the love, confidence, and support I need to get through life’s good times and hard times.”

-Jen Southall

We’re parents too. And grandparents. And aunts and uncles. Educators, innovators, dog lovers, creatives, and deep believers in doing what’s right for kids. We’re the kind of people who obsess over the details and dream big—because your child deserves both. Our team builds with heart, leads with purpose, and pours passion into every product and experience we create. You want the best for your child—and so do we. Welcome to the team behind the tools. We’re so glad you’re here!

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At StrongMind, we foster a collaborative and supportive work environment that prioritizes well-being and growth. We value open communication, recognize contributions, and encourage innovation.

Our commitment to excellence creates a fulfilling and rewarding workplace.

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