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Our Team<\/h2>\n

Who We Are<\/h2>\n

Our leadership team, board of directors, and advisors are united by a passion for literacy for all and a deep commitment to empowering all learners to reach their full potential. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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Howard Bell, III<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n

Chief Executive Officer<\/p>\n

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\n \"Ann\n <\/div>\n
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Ann Marie Fairweather<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n

Chief People Officer<\/p>\n

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Darryl Jackson<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n

Chief Revenue Officer<\/p>\n

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Gretchen Riemenschneider<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n

Chief Operating Officer<\/p>\n

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Missy Sherburne<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n

Chief of Growth and Strategic Partnerships<\/p>\n

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Tim Wilson<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n

Chief Financial Officer<\/p>\n

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Faye LaCasse<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n

Vice President of Marketing<\/p>\n

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Brent Hartsell <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n

Senior Director of Professional Learning<\/p>\n

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Arthur “Artie” Jordan<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n

Vice President of Technology &
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Courtney McCall<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n

Senior Director of Household, Business, and Engagement Programs<\/p>\n

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Nick Trusty<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n

Senior Director of Student Success
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Erin Walker<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n

Vice President of Academics and Research
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Education Advisor<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n
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Terrie Noland, Ph.D., CALP<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n

Senior Advisor of Educator Initiatives
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National Board of Directors<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n
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Therese Llorente<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n

National Board Chair<\/p>\n

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Elise Darwish<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n

National Board Vice Chair<\/p>\n

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Shawn Bird, Ed.D<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n

National Board Co-Vice Chair<\/p>\n

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Mary Beth O’Hagan, Ph.D<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n

National Board Secretary<\/p>\n

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\n \"Rosemarie_Loffredo\"\n\n <\/div>\n
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Rosemarie Loffredo<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n

National Board Treasurer<\/p>\n

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Alex Hill<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n

Board Member<\/p>\n

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Dr. Kettisha M. Jones<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n

Board Member<\/p>\n

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Dan Koken<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n

Board Member<\/p>\n

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\n \"Lynne\n <\/div>\n
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Lynne Munson<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n

Board Member<\/p>\n

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National Advisory Board<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n
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Dr. Karyn Allee<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n

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Dr. Donald Bear<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n

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Dr. Almitra Berry<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n

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Resha Conroy<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n

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Dr. Kenneth Kunz<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n

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Dr. Katie Pace Miles<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n

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Dr. Tiffany Peltier<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n

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Our Former Advisory Board Members<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n
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Nancy Akhavan<\/a>
\nKai-Le\u00e9 Berke<\/a>
\nDr. Sonia Cabell<\/a>
\nDr. Julie Scullen<\/a>
\nDr. Cynthia Shanahan<\/a>
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