Jennifer Carolan

About

I started my career as a history teacher in Elmwood Park Illinois not far from where I grew up. I taught in the public schools for 7 years. I moved to the Bay Area in 2000 where I was inspired by all of the Founders working on their ideas. I studied differentiated instruction at the Stanford School of Education where I was lucky to learn from people like Elliot Eisner, Denise Pope, Sam Wineburg and Jo Boaler. I found a way to use my teaching experience and desire to improve education to support these education Founders. I co-founded my first fund NewSchools Seed Fund in 2011 and co-founded my second Reach Capital I in 2015, Reach Capital II in 2018, Reach III in 2020 and Reach Opportunity in 2021 and Reach IV in 2023. These 5 Funds back amazing Founders who are passionate about creating exceptional tools for teachers, engaging curriculum for kids and support for parents. I think of myself as a Founder behind the Founders and love that I get to support these amazing innovators every day. I currently sit on the Boards of Outschool, Stellic, Derivita, Desmos, SeeSaw and BookNook and previously Nearpod, Education Elements, Ellevation. I also serve on the Board of Castilleja School in P

Experience

Education