Arlington, VA — [Insert Date] – StraighterLine, a leading provider of affordable, flexible, and career-aligned education pathways, today announced the appointment of Lynn Pitcavage as President & General Manager of its Early Childhood Education (ECE) division, effective October 27, 2025.
Pitcavage brings more than two decades of leadership experience in early childhood education, K-12, and digital learning, with a proven track record of scaling programs, building partnerships, and driving measurable impact at both the state and national levels.
Prior to joining StraighterLine, Pitcavage served as Chief Revenue Officer at Hatch Early Learning, where she led product and market expansion efforts in early learning technology solutions, partnering with school districts and state agencies nationwide. She also held executive roles at Age of Learning (ABCmouse), where she spearheaded strategic growth initiatives that expanded access to digital early learning programs, and at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, where she oversaw large-scale implementations of curriculum and assessment solutions across U.S. states and districts.
In addition to her work in the private sector, Pitcavage has played a key role in advancing early childhood policy and practice, working closely with education leaders, state agencies, and nonprofit organizations to design and implement programs that improve outcomes for young learners.
“StraighterLine’s ECE business is uniquely positioned to support educators, childcare providers, and state agencies at a critical moment for early learning,” said Pitcavage. “I am excited to join the team and build on the strong foundation in place to expand our reach, deliver innovative solutions, and create opportunities for children, families, and educators across the country.”
Matt Hulett, CEO of StraighterLine, added: “Lynn’s deep experience at the intersection of education, policy, and technology makes her an ideal leader for our ECE business. As we pivot toward larger state-level partnerships, her expertise and relationships will be instrumental in driving growth and delivering impact at scale.”
With Pitcavage at the helm, StraighterLine’s ECE division will accelerate its focus on supporting state-based early learning initiatives, empowering childcare providers and educators with the training, curriculum, and professional development needed to improve outcomes and advance the field of early childhood education.
