Kathryn (Katy) Close
About Kathryn (Katy) Close
Kathryn (Katy) Close serves as the Head of Government/Enterprise Sales & Success at brightwheel, where she has worked since 2023. With a strong background in educational sales and a passion for early childhood education, she has held various roles in sales and partnerships at organizations such as Wonderschool and IXL Learning.
Current Role at Brightwheel
Katy Close serves as the Head of Government/Enterprise Sales & Success at Brightwheel, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing sales strategies and success initiatives aimed at government and enterprise clients within the education sector. Her leadership focuses on driving growth and establishing strong partnerships to enhance educational outcomes.
Previous Experience at Wonderschool
Katy Close has extensive experience at Wonderschool, where she held multiple roles. She worked as an Enterprise Account Executive for 10 months in 2020, focusing on enterprise sales. Prior to that, she served as Partnership Manager for 8 months in 2019 and as Manager of Sales & Partnerships for 10 months from 2019 to 2020. In 2021, she was the Head of Strategic Sales for 5 months, contributing to the company's growth in the education sector.
Sales Experience at IXL Learning
Katy Close worked at IXL Learning in two capacities. She began as an Educational Sales Representative for 2 months in 2018, followed by a role as Educational Sales Consultant for 5 months later that same year. These positions allowed her to develop skills in educational sales and client engagement in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Educational Background
Katy Close studied at the University of Richmond, where she earned a degree in Leadership Studies and Psychology from 2012 to 2016. She later attended Southern Methodist University, achieving a Master of Education (MEd) with a GPA of 4.0 from 2016 to 2018. This educational background supports her expertise in the education sector.
Teaching Experience
Before her career in sales, Katy Close worked as a First Grade Teacher with Teach For America from 2016 to 2018 in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area. This experience in the classroom provided her with a strong foundation in educational practices and a passion for early childhood education.