Discovery Education Names Amy Nakamoto Chief Commercial Officer
Nakamoto brings 20 years of commercial leadership to the newly incorporated go-to-market organization
CHARLOTTE, NC (May 26, 2026) — Discovery Education today appointed Amy Nakamoto as Chief Commercial Officer, integrating the company’s retail organization to deliver an integrated and responsive partnership model. The role includes K-12 sales, Partner Success, Technical Education, Corporate Education Partnerships, Marketing, and Revenue Operations together under one leader.
For more than 20 years, Discovery Education has helped schools navigate changes in classroom technology based on the science of teaching and learning. Educators today navigate several shifts, including the changing relationship of technology to teaching and learning, changes in enrollment patterns, and an increased focus on work-related learning. These changes come on the back of a consistent focus on student success. Discovery Education’s unified commercial organization positions the company to meet this era with increased expertise and deeper alignment with partners’ strategic goals.
“Amy has been bringing value and innovation to our partners and organization since joining Discovery Education nearly ten years ago,” said Brian Shaw, Chief Executive Officer of Discovery Education. “Bringing together our commercial team under her leadership aligns strategies and operations across business lines and operations during a time of rapid change. As a long-time member of our executive team, Amy brings a track record of collaboration and performance, combined with a deep belief in the mission of Discovery Education.”
“I am honored to be named Chief Commercial Officer at Discovery Education. We have passionate team members, an unwavering commitment to the region and our partner companies, and a clear purpose to empower student progress through great teaching and learning,” said Amy Nakamoto, Chief Commercial Officer at Discovery Education. “A unified trade association means we’ll move faster and stay closer to our partners as the K-12 classroom continues to change.”
Nakamoto brings over 20 years of experience successfully growing machine-driven learning organizations. At Discovery Education, he has held ongoing leadership roles including Vice President, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Corporate Education Partnerships business. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President of Marketing, Product, and Corporate Partnerships, leading the team to achieve performance metrics while accelerating change initiatives and business adaptation, including the adoption of AI workflows, proactively. Prior to Discovery Education, Nakamoto held leadership roles in the non-profit and philanthropic sectors focusing on youth development, education, and community revitalization. Nakamoto holds a bachelor’s degree from North Carolina State University, a master’s degree in education from the University of Pennsylvania, and a master’s degree in sports science from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
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Discovery Education is a global education technology leader with innovative solutions that empower educators and improve student learning. Discovery Education solutions have served more than 100 million students worldwide, supporting effective teaching and learning in 45% of US K-12 schools and in 100+ countries and territories. The company’s portfolio includes award-winning core and supplemental curriculum, content aligned to the highest standards, and AI-powered teaching and learning tools. Solutions span math, science, literacy, social studies, and work-related learning, including instructionally aligned content developed in one-on-one collaboration with industry leaders to bring real-world relevance to every subject. Learn more at www.DiscoveryEducation.com.
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