Founded by educators and students who experienced firsthand the assessment bottleneck limiting meaningful student feedback and teaching effectiveness.
TeachFront supports alternative grading systems and encourages equitable education.
Objective-based feedback and opportunities for resubmissions redirect the focus from perfection to progress, modeling our vision of lifelong learning.
TeachFront aims to foster an assessment culture that produces curious individuals, rather than those that fear failure.
From classroom challenge to solutio, these are the milestones that shaped TeachFront
Dr. Valentine recognized the assessment bottleneck limiting meaningful student feedback and began developing TeachFront's core vision.
The platform launched with the first cohort of students experiencing TeachFront's grading capabilities.
Dr. Valentine expanded the team with students and developers at the University of Nebraska, building foundational expertise and classroom insights.
Early validation of TeachFront's vision through pitch competition success, confirming the need for streamlined alternative assessment solutions.
TeachFront expanded beyond Dr. Valentine's courses, supporting additional professors and 500+ students across the University of Nebraska system.
TeachFront opens its doors, inviting professors everywhere to experience the power of Mastery Grading technology.
TeachFront was made by students and teachers for students and teachers.
Founder, CEO & Associate Professor of Practice
Dr. Stephanie Valentine is an Associate Professor of Practice at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she teaches Computer Science and Leadership. As both Founder and CEO of TeachFront, she brings the unique perspective of educator and entrepreneur to the platform.
Dr. Valentine’s experience in the classroom revealed the challenges, and logistical friction involved with Mastery Grading, inspiring her to found TeachFront. Her vision extends beyond just saving time; it’s about giving professors the tools to provide better feedback and create more meaningful learning experiences for their students.
Co-Founder & Front-End Development Lead
Peyton brings both technical expertise and authentic user insight to TeachFront. As a student and teaching assistant at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, he has the unique experience of participating in mastery grading with TeachFront from both sides—as a TA and as a student.
Co-Founder & Back-End Development Lead
Kaden joined TeachFront in its early stages, playing a pivotal role in guiding the platform’s development. Leading development, testing, and implementation. He’s passionate about the benefits and impact of Mastery Grading, with a mission to make tech-enabled mastery grading accessible to professors everywhere.