Learning Paths is an educational consultancy specializing in student-centered systems that create classroom flow, student agency, and meaningful learning experiences. We partner closely with teachers to move from initiative overload to constructional coherence.
Noah Hurlburt is an accomplished educator, presenter, professional development designer, and consultant with 30 years of experience supporting public, charter, and private schools and educators in meaningful, sustainable growth for students. Throughout his career, Noah has built a reputation for listening closely to the unique needs of teachers, crafting innovative, practical solutions that integrate seamlessly into classroom culture. Noah’s curricular work has been included in “Personalized Learning in the Middle Grades,” published by Harvard Press. His approach, which emphasizes collaboration, responsiveness, and strategies that teachers can apply immediately to strengthen both teaching and learning.
As the Head of Learning Paths, Noah partners with teachers, administrators, and districts to design and implement professional learning that reflects current best practices and directly addresses the evolving needs of schools. He is passionate about empowering educators, building capacity within school communities, and creating systems that lead to lasting impact in the classroom.
Noah’s work is grounded in the belief that when educators feel supported, heard, and equipped with effective tools, students benefit from richer, more engaging learning experiences. Through thoughtful collaboration and tailored professional development, he helps schools transform goals into actionable pathways for success.
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Recent Engagements
◼ Presenter- Association for Middle Level Educators- Nashville (TN) November 2026
◼Presenter- Association of Teacher Education Conference – July 2026 (WA)
◼ Ilim School Professional Development Workshops (NC)
◼ Summer Horizons Institute Science Curriculum Designer (CT)
◼Educational Design Systems Conference Presenter (NH)
◼ Quad Preparatory School—4E’s Educational Conference (NYC)
◼ Deeper Learning Conference Presenter (San Diego, CA)
◼ Presenter Dynamic Landscapes Conference (VT)
◼ Tarrant Institute for Innovative Education Learning Lab (VT)
◼Middle Grade Institutes Presenter (VT)
◼ Vermont Fest Tech Conference (VT)