FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nashville, TN – May 16, 2025 – ABCover is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Kimberley Markus, a nationally respected voice in education leadership and policy, as its newest Strategic Advisor & Ambassador. This appointment further underscores ABCover’s commitment to partnering with visionary educators who understand the frontline realities faced by today’s school systems.
Dr. Markus brings a dynamic and multifaceted background to her advisory role, with over 30 years of service across district leadership, state-level policy, and professional development for educators. She is a former New Jersey Commissioner of Education and currently serves as the CEO/Founder of Education Advisors, LLC.
“Dr. Markus has built a career advocating for the people and policies that strengthen public education,” said Kevin Stratton, CEO and Co-Founder of ABCover. “Her passion for innovation, equity, and systemic impact aligns perfectly with ABCover’s mission to help districts gain clarity and control over rising absence-related costs.”
In her new capacity, Dr. Markus will advise ABCover on how to best support school districts through data-driven absence cost analysis, financial protection tools, and practical solutions that enhance stability and staff support.
“When I learned what ABCover was doing to bring financial transparency and predictability to one of the most overlooked challenges in school budgets—staff absences—I knew I wanted to contribute,” said Dr. Markus. “This is about protecting our educators, safeguarding instructional continuity, and helping districts think proactively instead of reactively.”
Her addition to ABCover’s advisory team has been further strengthened by the recent onboarding of Dr. Donna Wright, former Superintendent of Wilson County Schools in Tennessee, creating a powerhouse of expertise that reflects both national reach and local insight.
Together, these leaders will help ABCover elevate its solutions, strengthen its voice within education circles, and expand its mission to “make a meaningful difference in education.”
About ABCover
ABCover offers innovative insurance solutions that cover the costs of staff absences for K–12 schools and districts. By analyzing historical absence data and covering future budget shortfalls due to teacher and staff absences, ABCover empowers school systems with financial stability, administrative clarity, and peace of mind.
ABCover partners with school districts to:
- Deliver budget certainty in the face of staff absence volatility
- Reduce administrative burden through streamlined claim processing
- Improve staff retention by providing schools with flexible resources
- Offer customized absence data analysis—all at no upfront cost
To learn more or request a free absence cost analysis, visit www.abcover.org.