Where does Maya Gat work?

Maya Gat is Founder of Branching Minds.

What companies did Maya Gat found?

Maya Gat founded Branching Minds.

Where did Maya Gat go to school?

Maya Gat studied at Sarah Lawrence College (MSed, Early Childhood and Childhood Education and Teaching); University of Pennsylvania (Bachelor of Arts - BA, Urban Studies/Affairs); Stuyvesant High School (High School Diploma).

Maya Gat

Founder

Founder at Branching Minds

Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States

FoundedBranching Minds

About

Maya Gat is the CEO and co-founder of Branching Minds, an education company that works with school districts across the United States to support student outcomes, reduce equity gaps, and reduce teacher workload. She founded the company while on maternity leave from her position as a 4th-grade teacher. She is also a member of Chief.

Founder at Branching Minds

Intro paths

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In turn, Maya can intro founders to Branching Minds's investors below.

Branching Minds's investors · 2

Bain Capital Double Impact Fund LPBoston · $50M – $200M checks TechstarsBoulder · $220K checks

Co-founders at Branching Minds

David MagierFounder

Experience

ChiefMembercurrent2022 — present
Branching MindsCEO and Co Foundercurrent2012 — presentNew York, NY
Bronx Community Charter SchoolSpecialist Community Service Teacher2012 — 2014New York City, NY
Bronx Community Charter SchoolICT Class Teacher, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade2009 — 2012Bronx, NY
Red Apple Child Development CenterHead Teacher, 2.5-3.5 year olds2009New York City, NY
NewOne Business Language SchoolEducational Manager, Teacher2008 — 2009Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye
Yizil Isil SchoolTeacher2008 — 2009Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye
Sarah Lawrence Racial Dialogue GroupCo Founder, Facilitator2006 — 2008Bronxville, NY
Sarah Lawrence Early Childhood CenterAssistant Teacher, Three Year-Olds2006 — 2007Bronxville, NY
One Smart Kid, LLCPrivate Instructor2005 — 2006San Francisco Bay Area
Lambda CurriculumCurriculum Editor2005Jerusalem, Israel
Rising Phoenix Creative CollaborationFounder, Teacher2000 — 2002Greater Philadelphia Area
Center for Greater PhiladelphiaBridge Project, Project Director1998 — 1999Greater Philadelphia

Skills & more

Teaching53Early Childhood Education10Activism15Student Activism8Learners9Youth Empowerment2Social Justice5Tutoring12E-Learning12Editing9Teacher Training15Classroom12

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Curriculum DesignCurriculum DevelopmentEducationNonprofitsResearchEducational TechnologyLeadershipManagementPublic SpeakingWritingChildren

Languages English · Spanish · Turkish

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Maya Gat?: Maya Gat is the CEO and co-founder of Branching Minds, an education company that works with school districts across the United States to support student outcomes, reduce equity gaps, and reduce teacher workload. She founded the company while on maternity leave from her position as a 4th-grade teacher. She is also a member of Chief.
Where does Maya Gat work?: Maya Gat is Founder of Branching Minds.
What companies did Maya Gat found?: Maya Gat founded Branching Minds.
Where did Maya Gat go to school?: Maya Gat studied at Sarah Lawrence College (MSed, Early Childhood and Childhood Education and Teaching); University of Pennsylvania (Bachelor of Arts - BA, Urban Studies/Affairs); Stuyvesant High School (High School Diploma).

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Mitch BensonInvestor at EPIC VENTURES Rini GreenfieldFounding Managing Partner at Rethink Education Graham FormanFounder & Managing Director at Edovate Capital David MagierFounder at Branching Minds