About us

On a mission to brighten the path for every Louisiana student.

Bright Path Analytics was founded by educators and data scientists who believe districts already have the data they need to change outcomes. Our job is to make it clear, timely, and usable.

District administrators and educators reviewing student data together

Data should serve educators, not overwhelm them

We started Bright Path Analytics after watching talented district teams drown in reports that never quite answered their questions. Spreadsheets piled up, but the insights that could actually help a student stayed buried.

So we built Pathway AI: a tool that does the heavy analysis and hands educators clear, trustworthy answers. Today we partner with districts across Louisiana to turn everyday data into earlier support and better outcomes.

2019

Founded in Baton Rouge

40+

Districts served across Louisiana

1.2M

Student records analyzed

100%

Louisiana-based support team

What we value

Students first

Every feature we ship is measured against one question: does this help a student succeed?

Partners, not vendors

We work alongside district teams, on the ground in Louisiana, for the long haul.

Trust and privacy

We treat student data with the care it deserves, with FERPA-aligned practices from day one.

Rooted in Louisiana

We understand the state's schools, standards, and communities because they are ours too.

Leadership

A team of Louisiana educators, data scientists, and district partners.

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Dr. Renée Fontaine

Chief Executive Officer

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Marcus Boudreaux

Chief Technology Officer

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Alicia Nguyen

Head of District Success

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James Portier

Head of Data Science

See what Pathway AI can do for your district

Book a walkthrough with our Louisiana-based team. We'll map your data sources and show you insights from a district like yours.