Matt Ellinger

Director of Design, SERP Institute

Matt is a designer and educator focusing on user-centered design for teaching and learning. Matt also leads communications efforts, designs and creates content for all SERP websites, and supports all staff in web, design, and communications. His work prior to SERP includes time with the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching where he designed multimedia records of practice, administered studies on the professional preparation of teachers, and facilitated lesson study programs for school districts in Silicon Valley. Matt consults for WestEd's Understanding Science Program as a materials developer and content specialist. Prior to entering the world of research and design in education, Matt taught elementary and middle school and later served as a school principal. Matt studied education and design at the University of Texas and San Francisco State University.