Meet Aleksandra Krawczyk | CEO

We had the good fortune of connecting with Aleksandra Krawczyk and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Aleksandra, can you talk to us a bit about the social impact of your business?
As a speech-language pathologist, I’ve seen firsthand how critical early, consistent support is to a child’s progress—and how difficult it can be to deliver that support in today’s systems. Schools and private practices face high staff turnover, growing caseloads, limited and outdated resources, and increasing documentation demands, which often impacts the quality of therapy and education.

EdTool (formerly Learnigo) was created to help close those gaps. Built by educators and therapists, our online platform provides an interactive library of digital and printable K-12 math, science, and specialized activities (speech therapy, behavior support, etc.) designed for children with diverse needs. We also offer progress monitoring and AI-powered tools that help therapists and teachers quickly create, adapt, translate, and track activities, making quality support more accessible and progress trackable.

Our community impact comes from increasing access and continuity of care. By saving time for overextended professionals and encouraging learning outside of therapy sessions and the classroom, EdTool helps more children receive consistent, meaningful practice regardless of staffing shortages, language barriers, or setting. Ultimately, we help communities strengthen early intervention, reduce burnout for educators and therapists, and ensure children get the support they need to thrive.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
As a first-generation immigrant who grew up in South Florida, I was always immersed in multilingual environments at home, school, and among friends. During the summers, I often accompanied my mom to her Broward County school interpreter sessions, where she interpreted assessments in Russian, Polish, and Farsi. That’s where I first learned what a speech-language pathologist (SLP) does, watching my mom interpret a speech and language assessment for a Russian-speaking child. I knew early on that this career would be a meaningful blend of my love for languages and learning.

I followed that path by earning my master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from UCF. Between my bachelor’s and master’s programs, I received a Fulbright Scholarship to teach English in Poland. While there, I began a research project focused on Polish–English bilingual speakers who stutter, which later became my master’s thesis. That research experience sparked a lasting desire to understand the “why” behind my clinical work, a mindset I continue to carry as an SLP.

After a few years working as a school-based SLP, the pandemic hit and we were forced to adapt to online learning almost overnight. I initially had doubts about how effective online therapy could be, but I quickly discovered that I could still deliver quality therapy and genuinely connect with my students. Research soon confirmed that online learning could be just as effective as in-person services for many students. The biggest challenge, however, was finding and organizing adaptable, high-quality resources for online therapy. I found myself juggling countless links, PDFs, and activities, losing valuable time to planning instead of teaching.

In 2022, an SLP colleague reached out to me with a proposition: would I be interested in leading a startup focused on creating evidence-based therapy activities for special education? Leaving a stable school-based role wasn’t easy, but I believed deeply in the mission. We launched Learnigo here in South Florida, partnering with local schools and sharing our work at both local and national conferences.

Since then, we’ve learned a great deal about what works—and what doesn’t—which led to our transition from “Learnigo” to unveiling our updated online platform called “EdTool” a few months ago. Our core mission remains the same: to make learning accessible. We’ve expanded our resources to include a broader library of activities, along with AI-powered tools that help teachers and therapists create, adapt, translate, and track progress more efficiently. At the heart of it all remains one simple goal: giving educators more time to focus on teaching and supporting students.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I love this question! I’d balance our time between the outdoors, the arts, unique restaurants, and entertainment.

We’ll start the day at Versailles, popping in to grab cortaditos and pastelitos to fuel up for the morning. Then, we’d go to Vizcaya because it’s too beautiful to miss. Bonus points if we go on a Sunday when they have their open air farmer’s market. Since we’re already in the area, we’d stop for a quick lunch break for tapas at El Carajo. I love this unassuming tapas restaurant situated at the back of a gas station convenience store. It’s unique, surprisingly gorgeous, and the tapas are a little taste of Spain.

I also like to suggest the Design District for some shopping. I’d definitely recommend booking a spot at the Dior Cafe, a luxurious (and different) way to spend the afternoon in the area. We’d also stop by Dale Zine for some fun books and art before making our way to Wynwood.

No trip to Wynwood is complete without a stop at the tucked-away Miami Mojito Company for a pre-dinner cocktail. For dinner, we’d probably stay in Wynwood. Sha Wynwood is great for a sultry dinner with live jazz and delicious food or Coyo Taco for something more low-key. If the energy is still high, then Dante’s Hi-Fi (see what I did there?) is a fun spot to end the night with DJs spinning vinyls and bartenders serving unique drinks.

Other notable mentions: a Heat game, people-watching at Bayside, catching the art exhibits at Green Space Miami or the Perez Museum, antique shopping and thrifting near Little River, a beach day at Virginia Key Beach Park, ZeyZey for live music, or Hoy Como Hayer for dancing.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I’m honored to give a shout-out to my graduate school professor, Dr. Martine Vanryckeghem. She set the stage for my interest in research and is a championed ally in the stuttering community.

Website: https://www.edtool.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleksandra-krawczyk-learnigo/

Image Credits
Thomas Talbot