Mr. Michael Ham

Michael Ham is a Partner at The Learning Accelerator, leading policy initiatives to foster equity-driven innovation in K-12 education. He collaborates with sector leaders nationwide to create conditions that enable transformative learning and equitable access for all students. Michael’s career in K-12 education began in high-need Title I public schools, where he scaled impactful instructional practices alongside school and district leaders. His passion for human-centered systems improvement and leveraging technology evolved into leading broader systemic change efforts. As a Partner of Research, Measurement, and Policy at TLA, he works with state and federal leaders to implement programs that scale evidence-based practices, focusing on sustainable models that prioritize equity and empower students. Before this role, Michael served as an Associate Partner on TLA’s Programs team and a Fellow at the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology, where he contributed to national digital literacy and blended learning efforts. His career started in Jacksonville, Florida, where he taught middle school math and was recognized for his innovative approaches to teaching and school improvement. Michael holds a Bachelor’s degree in economics and political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, he enjoys training for open-water marathon swims, practicing yoga daily, and traveling with friends in his spare time.