Hi, I’m Amanda Sullivan, a veteran educator helping leaders turn insight into impact.

What I Offer

After nearly three decades in education, I understand the real challenges leaders face: the complexity of systems, the rhythms of learning, and being able to utilize the strengths of the people who shape districts, teams, and organizations. My work centers on supporting leaders through BrightBow Collaborative, Courses, and Content that make growth feel purposeful, personal, and sustainable. I bring a flair for creativity, a passion for learning, and a deep commitment to designing experiences that are both strategic and human.

Through the BrightBow Collaborative, I partner with districts and leadership teams to think clearly, design thoughtfully, and strengthen the systems that support their work. These partnerships focus on listening deeply, clarifying priorities, and building structures that align vision with day-to-day practice so progress is shared, steady, and sustainable.

Through BrightBow Courses, I offer self-paced learning pathways that blend research, practical tools, and meaningful reflection to support leaders as they build skills they can apply immediately and carry forward with confidence.

Through BrightBow Content, I design ready-to-use tools and resources for educators and leaders: clear, practical, and beautifully crafted materials that bring simplicity, structure, and support to real work.

All of this work is guided by the Bowline Framework, my signature approach to designing learning that is intentional, engaging, and built to last. Bowline anchors every collaboration, shapes every course, and informs every resource I create. My time in education has taught me how to design learning that truly sticks, and I bring that experience into everything I build.

What I Believe

At BrightBow Learning, my work is guided by three core beliefs:

Clarity comes first. In the Orientation phase, I listen closely, surface context, and clarify what matters most. I’m not afraid to dig into the details ; this is where learning gains its footing and direction.

Learning grows through use. During the Application phase, curiosity leads and practice follows. Ideas are explored through thoughtful engagement and real-world use, allowing learning to move from understanding into action.

Sustainable change is shared work. In Integration, I focus on carryover and support. This is where habits form, systems strengthen, and ideas take root in ways that last beyond a single moment or resource.

BrightBow Learning isn’t about delivering a polished product and walking away. It’s about building something meaningful alongside leaders and teams. Every collaboration, course, and resource is thoughtfully tied together - carrying vision forward and supporting learning that endures.

What I Want to Do

• Vision To support meaningful growth for leaders and learners by creating clarity, connection, and learning experiences that endure

• Mission BrightBow Learning designs thoughtful partnerships, learning experiences, and resources that help leaders turn insight into impact through clarity, creativity, and intentional design.

• Bachelors of Science in Education 1999

• Masters in Education 2001

• ELA Teacher (secondary focus)

• K-12 Library Media Specialist

• Reading Specialist certification

• District Data System Administrator

Founder and Creative Lead, BrightBow Learning