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Chris Hull
Co-founder & President at Otus
- Education
- Tech
- Entrepreneur
- 📍Chicago, IL
Chris Hull is the founder and President of Otus, an education technology company that provides schools across the U.S. with comprehensive solutions for assessments, data management, and insights into student performance. As a former educator, Chris has firsthand knowledge of the challenges and rewards of the classroom, an experience that has fueled his commitment to developing innovative solutions that empower educators and enhance student outcomes.
His journey from teaching to founding Otus was driven by a passion for education and a desire to make a meaningful impact. He believes that every student deserves the opportunity to succeed, which begins by equipping educators and school communities with the right tools and data to make a difference in students’ lives.
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BOOK NOW FOR your podcast
Chris Hull
Co-founder & President at Otus
- 📍Chicago, IL
- Education
- Tech
- Entrepreneur
Chris Hull is the founder and President of Otus, an education technology company that provides schools across the U.S. with comprehensive solutions for assessments, data management, and insights into student performance. As a former educator, Chris has firsthand knowledge of the challenges and rewards of the classroom, an experience that has fueled his commitment to developing innovative solutions that empower educators and enhance student outcomes.
His journey from teaching to founding Otus was driven by a passion for education and a desire to make a meaningful impact. He believes that every student deserves the opportunity to succeed, which begins by equipping educators and school communities with the right tools and data to make a difference in students’ lives.
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” Otus, a leading K-12 data and assessment solution, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with The Math Learning Center, a nonprofit organization that serves the education community by inspiring and enabling all individuals to discover and develop their mathematical confidence and ability. Otus is now an approved platform for delivering MLC’s Bridges ® in Mathematics curriculum assessments to Bridges customers in a digital format.”
“Tech & Learning has announced the winners of their 2024 “Best Tools for Back to School” to help our readers find the most impressive products and solutions that will support their work in any learning environment.
Tech & Learning judges evaluated nominated products based on versatility, value, and solutions to specific problems to support innovative, effective teaching and learning.”
“Otus assessment measures student achievement and details where students should go next in their learning pathway. The platform includes standards-aligned prebuilt assessments and tools to build your own assessments, for every subject and grade level.”
“During a recent roundtable webinar on technology and learning sponsored by Otus, a panel of K-12 leaders addressed the most pressing questions about standards-based learning and grading, and shared how to prepare to address it in the new school year.”
“Very few learning management systems have been created for K–12 teachers by K-12 teachers. That’s why we’re so impressed with Otus, which was founded by a 7th grade social studies teacher who knew there had to be a better way to view and analyze student data. Otus is also different from many LMS platforms in that it includes classroom management and assessment tools. We also love that it focuses on providing a picture of the whole child, tracking student interests in addition to grades and long-term data.”
“ISTELive24 was another energetic and inspiring conference, held in Denver this year with hundreds of sessions and exhibitors enjoying the learning and networking.
The exhibit hall showcased hundreds of new products and services, and our Tech & Learning judges reviewed the nominated products on the show floor to choose the winners for this year’s Tech & Learning’s Best of Show awards at ISTELive 24 awards. The evaluation criteria included: ease of use, value, uniqueness in the market, and proof that the product helped make teachers’ lives easier and supported student achievement.”
“Otus, a leading K-12 student data and assessment solution, is proud to announce its recognition as one of Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces for 2024. This esteemed award honors businesses that excel in cultivating exceptional company cultures, whether operating in a physical or virtual environment. Otus’ inclusion in this list underscores its dedication to creating a supportive, enriching work atmosphere that promotes employee growth and collaboration.”
“EdTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies and solutions in the global educational technology market, today announced that Otus, a leader in K-12 student data technology, has been selected as winner of the “Best Competency-based Education Solution” award in the 6th annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards program.”
Timeline
Dec 2022 - Present
Otus
Co-Founder & President
Feb 2013 - Present
Otus
Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer
Ask me
| Can you share your journey from being an educator to co-founding Otus? What inspired the shift? |
| How does technology fit into K-12 education? |
| Who are the stakeholders in a student’s learning journey? |
| How has your background in education shaped the mission and vision of Otus? |
| How does Otus handle the diverse needs of students, teachers, and administrators within the educational ecosystem? |
| With the rapid advancement of AI and machine learning, how is Otus integrating these technologies to enhance educational outcomes? |
| The educational landscape is continuously evolving. How does Otus stay adaptable and responsive to changes in educational standards and practices? |
| What core values drive the culture at Otus, and how do you see these values influencing your strategies and operations? |
