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Spring Education Group Management Team

Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Spring Education Group is led by a team of experienced American executives who are dedicated to building a new school system for America. Many of our management team members are also Spring parents, reinforcing a personal, vested interest in the success and well-being of every student we serve. Spring’s management team holds a majority of the seats on the board of the company and drives strategy and execution to build Spring for the long term.

Michael Collins, Chief Executive Officer

Mike serves as the CEO of Spring Education Group, headquartered in Silicon Valley. He and his wife have three boys and proudly embrace their roles as Spring Education parents. Before his current role, Mike held the position of Managing Director at Primavera Capital. He is an alumnus of both Princeton University and Stanford’s Graduate School of Business.

Sherry Adams, Vice Chair Emeritus & Founder Stratford Schools

A passionate educator with a love for learning and making a difference in the lives of children, Sherry is a founding board member of Spring Education Group. She boasts more than 35 years of experience in private school education and has previously served as both Chief Academic Officer and K12 President. Sherry specializes in school operations, curriculum development, and nurturing and mentoring academic leaders.

Debbie Listman, Chief Financial Officer

Debbie accepted the role of Chief Financial Officer at Spring Education Group in 2018 and is currently based in West Chester, PA. She hails from a family deeply rooted in the education field, a legacy that her two daughters continue to uphold today. Debbie applies her extensive expertise in support of all schools within Spring Education’s network, ensuring that school leaders can devote their full attention to providing an unparalleled educational experience to students and their families. Before joining Spring Education, Debbie served as the Chief Operating Officer at the Wonderful Company.

Dr. Jeanne Huybrechts, Chief Academic Officer

Dr. Jeanne Huybrechts’ commitment to Education spans four decades and includes teaching, leadership, and governance in both the public and private school sectors. She has been the driving force behind a broad array of educational improvements in areas ranging from STEM programs and information literacy to character education and student wellness. Dr. Huybrechts holds undergraduate degrees in Chemistry and Political Science and earned her doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Matt Dick, President of BASIS Independent and Stratford School

Matt joined Spring Education in April 2019, having previously worked as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of BASIS Educational Ventures. A professional with a 20-year background in executive management, finance and accounting, Matt’s extensive knowledge is a significant asset to the BASIS Independent and Stratford School operations. Originally hailing from Kansas and a proud father of two, Matt and his family now consider Scottsdale, Arizona their home. Matt earned his MBA from Arizona State University.

Sean Powell, President of Real Estate

Sean joined Spring Education in 2014 with over 25 years of real estate development experience. He is passionate about education and strives to deliver locations and facilities that meet the demands of today’s educational environment. Sean is a licensed attorney in both California and Tennessee earning his juris doctorate degree from South Texas College of Law. He also holds a master’s degree in Urban Planning from the University of Tennessee and a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration and Government from the University of Mississippi. Sean is a native Tennessean now based in Orange County, California, where he lives with his wife and two daughters.

James Brown, President of Shared Services

In his role at Spring Education Group, James oversees enterprise-wide operations that support the company’s nationwide network of schools. Since joining Spring in 2019, he has advanced through leadership roles spanning analytics, technology, and marketing, bringing a disciplined, data-driven approach to organizational growth and transformation. His three-decade career includes leadership across diverse industries and business stages, from early ventures to established enterprises. James’s connection to education runs deep: he comes from four generations of elementary school teachers dating back to the early 1900s. He and his wife live in Chester County, Pennsylvania, and are proud parents of two adult daughters.

Kim Vu, General Counsel

As a mother of three young children, Kim is an ardent supporter of exceptional academic experiences for all students. With a background highlighted by legal roles in both Fortune 500 and Silicon Valley technology firms, Kim brought her extensive experience to Spring Education in 2020 stepping in as General Counsel managing all legal affairs. Her 18 years of legal experience encompasses positions at Align, Becton Dickinson, and Simpson Thacher. Kim was born and raised in Seattle and is a graduate of Dartmouth College and the University of Michigan Law School.

Alyssa Tormala, Head of School for Laurel Springs

Alyssa is an energetic educator with nearly 20 years of experience in private education. She is particularly passionate about professional development, online and hybrid best practices, and educational leadership. Before leaping into the world of education, Alyssa practiced labor and employment law for six years. She holds undergraduate degrees in English Literature and Mass Communication from the University of Utah, a Masters in Education from Portland State University, and a juris doctor from Stanford Law School. Alyssa is based near Portland, Oregon, with her husband, daughter, and an array of dogs, cats, and horses.