Teachstone, Inc. Welcomes New CEO Karlo Young

Charlottesville, Va., March 5, 2025 — Teachstone, a leading education technology company dedicated to strengthening the impact of teacher-student interactions with innovative evidence-based tools and services, today announced Karlo Young as its new CEO. A mission-driven leader with over 20 years of experience, Young has a long-held commitment to enabling greater access to quality education. He will leverage this passion and expertise to drive strategic growth and lead Teachstone in its next phase as it continues to have a greater impact in classrooms globally.

Young most recently served as President, Concentric Holdings, Inc., where he led efforts to reduce chronic absenteeism in K-12 schools and provide individualized support for students facing barriers to success. As senior vice president and portfolio general manager at 2U, he was responsible for over $250 million in revenue across North America and EMEA, spearheading strategic growth initiatives for 2U’s portfolio of international university and corporate partners, impacting millions of learners worldwide. In addition to his tenure at 2U, Young was an investment banker at Signal Hill Capital, Director at KPMG, and Manager at Deloitte. He has distinguished himself throughout his career through his focus on and leadership around people and culture, operational excellence, and digital transformation and innovation aligned with mission.

Outside of Teachstone, Young is the President of the Board of Trustees for the Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust (B.E.S.T.) and Vice President of the Board of Trustees at The Gilman School. Young holds a BS from Drexel University and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.

With the appointment of Young to CEO, co-Founder and CEO Bridget Hamre, PhD, will transition to the role of Chair of the Board. Under Dr. Hamre’s leadership, Teachstone has expanded CLASS® implementation at scale, driving impact through high-value partnerships with the Office of Head Start, the U.S. Army, Teach for America, and statewide quality improvement initiatives. As Board Chair, Dr. Hamre will advance Teachstone’s mission by bringing together researchers, policymakers, and educators focused on transforming education. “As I step into my new role, I do so with confidence and excitement for what’s ahead,” said Dr. Hamre. “Karlo is exactly the leader Teachstone needs—his unique experience at the intersection of business, education, and technology, combined with his deep belief in the power of interactions, makes him the perfect person to lead us into the future.” Dr. Robert Pianta, Teachstone Co-Founder and Board Member, added ” Karlo is an exceptional leader, bringing financial and corporate expertise to his deep commitment to education. I am excited and confident that under Karlo’s leadership, Teachstone will further its mission to ensure every child benefits from positive, meaningful interactions.”

“I am honored to join Teachstone at such a critical moment in education, where supporting educators and enhancing classroom quality has never been more important. I look forward to working with our devoted team members and partners to build on Teachstone’s legacy—by equipping educators with the tools, insights, and training they need to create transformative learning experiences for every student,” said Young. “As schools and programs nationwide focus on strengthening their educator workforce, our technology and evidence-based solutions provide a clear, effective path to measurable improvements in both teaching quality and student outcomes.”

About Teachstone
Founded in 2008 by Dr. Robert Pianta and Dr. Bridget Hamre, Teachstone is a Certified B Corporation that partners with education systems nationwide to strengthen teacher-student interactions and improve learning outcomes at large scale. Through its research-validated Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS®), professional development solutions, and technology tools, Teachstone helps thousands of schools and programs measure and enhance the classroom interactions that drive student learning, from early childhood through high school.

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