Andrew J. McCann, CEO and Founder

In 2003, McCann founded Waypoint Outcomes to commercialize software he developed to dramatically improve feedback to learners while developing data on their achievement. An expert in rubric and assessment design, McCann counsels K-12 and higher education clients on accreditation, e-learning and assessment activities to achieve excellence.

Before becoming an educator, McCann served in a variety of management roles with General Electric Co., including responsibility for ISO-9000 certification and Six Sigma projects.

He is a frequent guest speaker and has written numerous white papers and industry expert blogs on software applications in education.

McCann holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University and a Master's degree in English Literature and Creative Writing from Temple University.

Liz Beard, Regional Sales Manager

Liz Beard joined Waypoint in September 2011 and brings with her over 20 years of technology sales and consulting experience.  Her most recent experience has been working exclusively in educational technologies as a Regional Sales Manager for Learning Objects, Inc. and as a senior consultant with Unicon, Inc.  Her work has involved the implementation of innovative solutions in all areas of education, including K-12, higher education, and corporate training and development.

Liz is also a certified secondary and adult education teacher having recently taught academic writing in the workforce development arena.  As part of her Master’s Colloquium, she developed and delivered series of leadership development workshops for national educational organizations and members of corporate America.  The workshops included such subject areas as leader communication and the development of the leader narrative, mediation skills for mid-level managers in team-based organizations, and applying ‘new science’ theory to business and education.