Renaissance announces appointments of Rajen Sheth and MaryEllen Elia to its board of directors

Leaders in artificial intelligence and education join Renaissance board to help advance the future of teaching and learning

EdTech company Renaissance is a leader in pre-K-12 technology

Renaissance, a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, has announced the appointment of Rajen Sheth and MaryEllen Elia to its Board of Directors.

Their appointments further strengthen the Board’s expertise in both educational leadership and emerging technologies as Renaissance continues to expand the capabilities of Renaissance Intelligence, the industry’s first Education Intelligence System.

As schools navigate increasing demands for data-informed instruction, instructional coherence, and trusted AI tailored to educational contexts, Renaissance remains focused on helping educators turn data into action.

The addition of Sheth and Elia brings valuable perspectives that will help guide the company’s continued innovation on behalf of educators, administrators, and students.

“Rajen and MaryEllen bring a powerful combination of expertise that reflects where education is headed,” said Chris Bauleke, Chief Executive Officer at Renaissance.

“Rajen has helped shape how technology and AI can improve experiences at scale, while MaryEllen has spent her career helping school systems drive meaningful outcomes for students.

“Together, their insights will help us continue delivering innovations that are grounded in the realities of classrooms and focused on improving learning outcomes.”

Vision for the future

Renaissance Intelligence represents the company’s vision for the future of education technology: a connected system that unifies assessment, instruction, practice, and curriculum while using adaptive, educator-guided AI to help teachers personalize learning and support every student’s growth.

By combining trusted learning science with advanced AI capabilities, Renaissance is helping educators make faster, more informed instructional decisions while maintaining confidence in the recommendations they receive.

Sheth, who is CEO and founder of Kyron Learning, said: “Renaissance has long been a rusted partner to educators, and I believe the opportunity ahead is extraordinary.

“Artificial intelligence has the potential to help educators work more efficiently and personalize learning more effectively, but it must be implemented thoughtfully and responsibly.

“I’m excited to support Renaissance as it continues to innovate on behalf of educators and students.”

Elia, a former Commissioner of the New York State Education Department and President of the University of the State of New York, said: “I’ve dedicated my career to helping schools create opportunities for every student.

“What excites me about Renaissance is its commitment to combining proven educational practices with technology that supports teaching and learning.

“I look forward to working with the Board and leadership team as the company continues to help schools improve outcomes and meet the evolving needs of students.”