Matt Carlson is a lifelong educator dedicated to improving student outcomes. He began his career as a classroom teacher and district instructional technology leader, focused on supporting students and empowering teachers. Driven to expand his impact, Matt transitioned to the educational technology sector, working to deliver solutions that advance equity and opportunity at scale.
With over 10 years of experience building and leading high-performing growth teams, Matt has emphasized service, collaboration, and measurable impact throughout his career. Prior to his time at TalkingPoints, Matt served at Instructure, where he guided strategic growth initiatives that supported countless districts, state departments of education, and schools nationwide.
Matt holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Education from Truman State University.