Andy Knueven

Educator Innovation Lead

Andy has been an educator since 2009, previously teaching special education and then then 5th grade math and science in a middle school. Following that, he was a Digital Learning Coach in Zionsville, Indiana and Professional Learning Specialist with i2e. Now Andy is an Educator Innovation Lead part of the Microsoft Flip team. Andy is passionate about educational technology as a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (MIEE) and Minecraft Education Ambassador. He was the first MIEE in his school district, few from Indiana, and brought Minecraft Education into his school district. Andy has been using Flip within his instruction since 2017 and is inspired every day by the incredible, global Flip community!

Education is a major focus in his family as he met his wife both teaching special education together. His wife has sense taught 4th grade and now the STEM teacher in their school district. Both their children (3rd grade and Kindergarten) both now will attend his wife's school.

Andy coached for 11 years across all seasons. 11 years of track and field, 10 years coaching wrestling, 2 years coaching football, and 2 years coaching cross country.