About Athena learning

Athena Learning is a Manhattan-based instructional design, curriculum development and professional development firm headed by educational program author Heather Miller, an expert in the teaching of reading and writing and a graduate of MIT, Harvard Graduate School of Education and NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts.  Athena works with schools to improve the quality of ELA instruction through professional development and programs that enrich and enliven the ELA classroom.

On a limited basis, Athena also works with schools, nonprofits, and corporations on developing bespoke curricula and educational experiences.

Our clients have included NYC Department of Education schools, Miami-Dade Department of Education schools, KIPP,  United Nations, Pearson, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Brooklyn Historical Society, Reading & Math, Inc., Newbridge Publishing,  East Harlem Scholars Charter School, Amber Charter School, Hyde Charter School, Mott Hall Charter School,  Harvard Business School Publishing, Partners of the Americas, Minds Matter, New Pathway Education and Technology Group, EdTech Lens, Pokemon-USA, and others. 

If you would like to discuss your school or organization’s programming, professional development or curriculum development needs, please fill out the form below. We will contact you shortly.