Our Story: Built with Purpose, Driven by Passion
Education isn’t just our work—it’s our mission.
NextPath was founded by a team of educators, problem-solvers, and data experts who believe technology should amplify the voices of students and educators, not complicate their work. We’ve spent years building tools that empower schools to make informed decisions, remove barriers to success, and support every student’s journey.
A History of Innovation
Before NextPath, we built a platform that transformed how districts visualize and use data in meaningful ways. What began as a small project to solve a problem quickly grew into something much bigger, helping thousands of schools track student progress, identify needs, and support interventions.
But we wanted to go further—to create a platform that truly centers educators and students. A tool that’s intuitive, powerful, and built with heart. So we started again, with the same team, the same mission, and an even stronger sense of purpose. Districts told us what they needed, and we listened.
At NextPath, we’re not just building software. We’re building something that makes a difference.
Why We Do This
For our co-founder, Jaime Harris, this work is deeply personal. As a high school student struggling with depression, it was a phy ed teacher who noticed, and a school psychologist who reached out, and made a difference. That moment shaped her future—leading her to a career as a school psychologist, an award for Wisconsin School Psychologist of the Year, nominee for National School Psychologist of the Year and keynote presentations at national and international conferences on MTSS, intervention strategies, and mental health awareness. Supporting students has been her mission for the last 25 years. After creating our first product, we never fully captured the voices of teachers and students—the very people closest to the work. With NextPath, we set out to change that.
What we Believe
- Data should be easy, not overwhelming – Educators should spend less time managing numbers and more time supporting students.
- Technology should work for people, not the other way around – Schools deserve tools that feel intuitive and human-centered.
- Every student’s journey matters – Their progress isn’t just about data or test scores—it’s about connection, engagement, well-being, and support.
- Educators need a voice in the process – The best solutions come from listening to the people who use them every day.
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