Whitney McKinley

Chief Program Officer
World Savvy

Whitney McKinley is the Chief Program Officer at World Savvy, where she leads national program strategy, learning design, partnerships, and evaluation to help schools transform teaching and learning through inquiry, student agency, and real-world learning. Drawing on 14 years of experience as a teacher, instructional coach, and assistant principal, Whitney partners with educators and system leaders to create learning environments that build durable skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and adaptability. She is passionate about helping schools navigate meaningful change and prepare young people to thrive in work, life, and community.Whitney joined World Savvy in 2021 and has served as Professional Learning Facilitator, National Director of School Partnerships, and Interim Chief Program Officer. With 14 years of experience as a teacher, instructional coach, and assistant principal, she brings expertise in curriculum design, instructional leadership, and educational equity. Drawing on her visual arts background, Whitney has developed transdisciplinary curricula centered on identity and student choice while leading professional development and systems-level equity efforts. She holds degrees in Curriculum and Instruction and Visual Arts and is passionate about helping schools create inclusive, student-centered learning experiences.

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