ROSWELL, Ga. — 7 Mindsets, the leader in mindset-based learning and wellness solutions for Pre-K-12, today announced the extension of its executive leadership team with the appointments of Robin Glenn as director of strategy and business development and Clark McKown, Ph. .D. ., as scientific director.
Glenn, founder of BASE Education, a student mental health solution acquired by 7 Mindsets in January 2023, will oversee curriculum development and strategic initiatives for 7 Mindsets. Since 2013, Glenn has been dedicated to the development and growth of BASE Education, using his 25 years of experience working with at-risk adolescents to develop the company’s online mental health curriculum. Her professional work has included roles as a school therapy specialist, parent, law enforcement educator and trainer, private practice therapist for adolescents and their families, treatment coordinator for intensive inpatient/outpatient programs for adolescents, and specialist in clinical trial research for adolescents. with addictions.
McKown is the founder of xSEL Labs, a creator of scalable systems for assessing and addressing children’s social and emotional needs, which was also acquired by 7 Mindsets last month. As Chief Scientific Officer, he will lead the work of 7 Mindsets to provide meaningful and actionable assessments alongside its program offerings. A nationally recognized leader, researcher, and author in the field of SEL assessment, McKown has served as Principal Investigator on several federal and foundation grants designed, developed, validated, and scaled social-emotional assessment systems.
“Having the right mix of talent on our executive team is critical as 7 Mindsets continues to grow,” said Mark Belles, CEO of 7 Mindsets. “I am proud to welcome these executives to 7 Mindsets, and I know their extensive experience will help guide our company as we continue to expand our SEL program offerings for educators, students, and school districts across the country.”
The announcement of the expanded executive leadership team follows more than a year of record growth for the company and a strategic investment from mid-market private equity firm Gauge Capital in late 2021.
About 7 Mindsets
Founded in 2009, 7 Mindsets is a comprehensive provider of mental health and social-emotional learning solutions to schools and districts across the country. The company offers a multi-level SEL curriculum, professional development, and assessment that ensure safe and supportive learning environments. Its highly effective programs have been shown to improve student engagement, behavior, and academic achievement, and have been used by more than 5 million students and educators in all 50 states.