Who we are
Our Team
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.
Leadership

Howard Bell, III
Chief Executive Officer

Ann Marie Fairweather
Chief People Officer

Darryl Jackson
Chief Revenue Officer

Gretchen Riemenschneider
Chief Operating Officer

Tim Wilson
Chief Financial Officer

Faye LaCasse
Vice President of Marketing
Staff

Brent Hartsell
Senior Director of Professional Learning

Arthur “Artie” Jordan
Vice President of Technology & Chief Information Security Officer

Courtney McCall
Senior Director of Household, Business, and Engagement Programs

Erin Walker
Vice President of Academics and Research
Education Advisor

Terrie Noland, Ph.D., CALP
Senior Advisor of Educator Initiatives
National Board of Directors

Dan Koken
National Board Chair

Elise Darwish
National Board Vice Chair

Shawn Bird, Ed.D
National Board Co-Vice Chair

Mary Beth O’Hagan, Ph.D
National Board Secretary

Rosemarie Loffredo
National Board Treasurer

Alex Hill
Board Member

Dr. Kettisha M. Jones
Board Member

Lynne Munson
Board Member
National Advisory Board

Dr. Karyn Allee

Dr. Donald Bear

Dr. Almitra Berry

Resha Conroy

Dr. Lakeisha Johnson

Dr. Kenneth Kunz

Dr. Katie Pace Miles

Dr. Tiffany Peltier
