Our Team
Meet the experts bridge the gap between AI potential and organizational reality. Our team combines deep technical skills with strategic foresight and behavioral science.
Dwight Jones
Founder & President
Dwight Jones is a distinguished leader in education with an illustrious career spanning superintendent roles in major districts like Denver and Clark County (Las Vegas). As the former Colorado Commissioner of Education, he spearheaded the renowned Colorado Growth Model, now used in over 15 states.
With deep expertise in state standards, accountability, and narrowing achievement gaps, Dwight currently serves as a Senior Advisor to Whiteboard Advisors and leads Education Partners in providing comprehensive support to schools and districts across the country.
Don Peterson
Principal Consultant
Don Peterson brings over 37 years of legal expertise and a lifelong passion for technology to RaiseMark. A quick adopter of emerging tech since the early 80s, Don has navigated profound shifts from analog legal research to computerized systems and oversaw the digital transformation of the Kansas Bar Exam during his tenure as Chairman of the Board of Law Examiners.
With a background in philosophy and a hands-on approach to technological "tinkering"—from building PCs to digital astro-photography—Don helps organizations navigate the complex intersections of policy, procedure, and exploding AI capabilities.
Andrew Gitner
Chief Strategist
Andrew Gitner is a strategist and analyst operating at the intersection of pedagogy and Python. With a decade of experience teaching in charter and public schools, he brings a deep understanding of the daily realities and standards of the educational landscape.
As a Founding Educator at CoGrader, Andrew helped architect one of the leading AI tools for teachers, giving him unique insight into the technical capabilities and strict limitations of Large Language Models. He helps district leaders identify where AI can solve genuine operational problems.
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