Management Team

Management Team. Leadership in Action.

Mark Atkinson, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Mark Atkinson has been Chief Executive Officer of Teachscape since July 1999. Prior to founding Teachscape, Mr. Atkinson was a network news producer with extensive experience in reporting, producing, and directing network news documentaries. He was Senior Producer and Manager of New Markets for CBS News Productions, where he developed new business opportunities, focusing on multimedia production and the education market. In his role as Senior Producer, CBS News Productions, he directed the production of The 20th Century with Mike Wallace, a nightly one-hour nonfiction television series for The History Channel. Prior to joining CBS, he was a producer for Peter Jennings Reporting, ABC News, where he produced network news specials for Mr. Jennings. Mr. Atkinson's production credits include: While America Watched: The Bosnia Tragedy; House on Fire: America's Haitian Crisis; The Peacekeepers: How the UN Failed in Bosnia; The Apocalypse and Al Gore; Rage and Betrayal: The Lives of Tim McVeigh and Terry Nichols; Unfinished Business: The CIA and Saddam Hussein. Mr. Atkinson received the Gold Baton, the highest honor of the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Awards, for work associated with reporting the war in Bosnia. He was also awarded the Overseas Press Club Award and an Emmy Award for reporting on the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Bosnia. Prior to his career in journalism, Mr. Atkinson worked with various labor unions in collective bargaining and corporate strategy. Mr. Atkinson is a graduate of Yale University, Mr. Atkinson presently serves as a trustee of the Oracle Education Foundation.

Linda Bellamy, Regional Vice President of Sales, Eastern US
Linda Bellamy joined Teachscape as Associate Vice President of Sales in December 2006. Linda brings to Teachscape more than 20 years of experience in educational sales. Prior to joining Teachscape, she served as Associate Vice President for national sales at The Princeton Review, a leading test preparation, intervention, and assessment company. Linda was also Vice President of the Mid-Atlantic at Compass Learning, Inc., an instructional software company, where she was consistently honored as a top revenue producer. Linda began her career in the education industry as a middle school language arts teacher and then moved into sales of educational products for Harcourt Brace Jovanovich and for Computer Curriculum Corporation. Linda is a graduate of the University of Virginia.

Evan Eustace, Vice President, Technology
Evan Eustace has enjoyed being at the cutting edge of Internet development since 1995. He joined Teachscape as Director of Software Engineering in 2001. Previously, he had been Director of Technology at Village Ventures, a venture capital company, where his role was evaluating the viability of technology being developed by prospective portfolio companies and directing the development of software systems for the company. In an earlier role, Mr. Eustace was Director of Software Engineering for CBS.com, where he managed a large team of developers who implemented the Web presence for CBS and its affiliates, serving millions of Web consumers. Prior to that, as Technical Producer at HarperCollins publishers, he created HarperCollins.com and sister sites, pioneered the development of book industry Internet data exchange methodologies with online retailers, and managed the technical production team.

Jeff Glasse, Vice President, Online Services
Jeff Glasse is a seasoned multimedia producer who has produced video and interactive projects for such diverse clients as Apple Computer, ESPN, The Carter Center, SmithKline Beecham, and the University of Pennsylvania. He is founder of DIGIT New Media, Inc., an award-winning museum and documentary production company. A regular partner with the world's leading museum design firms, DIGIT has produced programming for institutions ranging from the American Museum of Natural History and The Franklin Institute to The Virginia Civil War Center. A Princeton University graduate and a recognized authority on digital content development, Mr. Glasse has contributed regularly to MacWEEK and eMedia Weekly magazines and taught graduate courses at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mr. Glasse was also a chief architect of Cubist Post & Effects, one of the most successful post-production facilities in Philadelphia.

Louis M. Gomez, Vice President, Teaching and Learning Development
In addition to his position at Teachscape, Dr. Gomez is Aon Professor of Learning Sciences and Professor of Computer Science at Northwestern University. At Northwestern, he co-directs the National Science Foundation-sponsored Center for Learning Technologies in Urban Schools, a partnership of the Chicago Public Schools, Detroit Public Schools, University of Michigan, and Northwestern. The center supports urban schools in providing opportunities for children to engage in ambitious inquiry in science classrooms with today's state-of-the-art technology. Previously, Dr. Gomez was Director of Human-Computer Systems Research at Bellcore in Morristown, NJ. He earned his B.A. degree in psychology at the State University of New York at Stony Brook and his Ph.D. in cognitive psychology at UC Berkeley.

Melissa Jaivin, Vice President, Higher Education
Melissa Jaivin is responsible for developing a new area of business at Teachscape: graduate courses and master's degrees, offered in partnership with accredited universities nationwide. These offerings enable districts to create customized programs of study linking district goals to teachers' professional development. Formerly, Ms. Jaivin worked for Online Higher Education, one of the fastest-growing divisions of Laureate Education, Inc. (formerly Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc.), which consists of Canter & Associates, OnlineLearning.net, WebEd, and Walden University. During her 13-year tenure at Laureate, Ms. Jaivin was responsible for marketing, recruitment, and operations of the Graduate Programs Division, which included seven master's degrees offered via distance learning (online and face-to-face models), and enrollments of more than 20,000 K-12 educators. Earlier in her career, she was an executive at Bank of Boston (Society for Savings), Pacific Southwest Savings Bank, and Prentice-Hall Publishers. Ms. Jaivin is a graduate of Brown University.

Lev Kaye, Chief Operating Officer
Lev Kaye joined Teachscape as Chief Operating Officer in July 2008, after several years in operating roles in education and youth services firms. Most recently, Lev was Managing Director of the after-school division of Wellspring, the leader in youth weight loss treatment, where he launched Wellspring's first outpatient obesity treatment programs in partnership with schools and local agencies. Prior to Wellspring, Lev spent 2003-2007 at Kaplan, Inc. in a variety of roles, most recently as General Manager of Kaplan's K12 Learning Services division, where he was responsible for Kaplan's supplemental products and services delivered to school districts nationwide, including 8 of the 10 largest. In that role, Lev led the analysis, planning, development and successful launch of Kaplan's Momentum Math middle school intervention curriculum, which was adopted by the California Department of Education in 2007. Before finding his home in the education services sector, Lev spent 10 years in a variety of sales and product marketing roles with technology and information companies, including Reuters, Ameritech (now AT&T), and US Robotics, including from 1994-1997 as a principal and part-owner of InterAccess Company, the first Internet provider in his hometown of Chicago. Lev holds a BA in History from Grinnell College, and an MBA from Harvard Business School, where he was elected president of his section.

Maryann Marrapodi, Chief Learning Officer
Maryann Marrapodi is responsible for ensuring the development and alignment of Teachscape's strategic initiatives. Most recently, Ms. Marrapodi was a senior partner in Collaborative Ventures, where she worked with government organizations to develop and evaluate human services policies and programs. Prior to that, she served as Director of the New York Mayor's Office of Early Childhood Services, where she was responsible for coordinating the efforts of all city agencies providing education and comprehensive services to preschool children and their families. As part of her work in education, Ms. Marrapodi developed programs and policies to promote teaching and learning of mathematics, science, and technology for the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering and for the New York City Department of Education, where she served as a teacher, director of a magnet junior high school, Director of Curriculum, and Special Assistant to the Schools Chancellor. She holds master's degrees from the City College of New York, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Teachers College, Columbia University.

Pam McLaughlin, Vice President of Finance
Prior to joining Teachscape, Pam McLaughlin was the Corporate Controller for Vialta, Inc., a start-up company established to develop, design, and market consumer electronics products, where she managed the company's finance and accounting functions, including budgeting, financial analysis, cash management, audit, and SEC reporting. Before joining Vialta, Ms. McLaughlin was a Corporate Controller for DIVA Systems Corporation, a start-up company that designed, developed, and marketed video-on-demand products and services for the cable television industry, where she established, staffed, and managed the company's finance and accounting, facilities, and purchasing departments. Prior to DIVA, Ms. McLaughlin was the Director of Accounting and Finance for Starsight Telecast, Inc., a start-up company established to design and market a patented on-screen interactive television guide and VCR control service, where she established and staffed the company's finance and accounting department, developed and managed budget processes, and assisted in the IPO and preparation of the SEC reports.

Scott Noon, Vice President, Marketing & Business Development
Scott Noon provides leadership to our strategic accounts program, business partnerships, and the marketing efforts here at Teachscape. Having helped build Classroom Connect, Scott has developed a variety of professional development initiatives including online training portals and courseware, professional conferences, and on site in-service programs. Just prior to coming to Teachscape, Scott spent three years as an assessment specialist and regional sales manager for Riverside Publishing Company. Enabling teachers and districts to use student performance data to accelerate student achievement is a key interest of Scott's as he seeks to help large districts to implement systemic professional development solutions. Holding a Master of Divinity degree from the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, Scott has also done doctoral studies in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis in instructional technology.

Mary Ramsden, Vice President, Human Resources & Administration
Mary Ramsden joined Teachscape in November 2005, bringing more than 14 years' experience in the Human Resources and Administration fields. Most recently, Ms. Ramsden was Director, Human Resources & Administration, at Vialta, Inc., an international consumer electronics company. Prior to Vialta, she was Senior Manager of Human Resources, Administration, and Facilities at iLux Corporation, producers of work flow software applications. Prior to relocating to the United States from England, she accumulated more than 10 years' experience in personnel and administrative roles at various organizations, including Lloyds Bank in Cambridge. Ms. Ramsden attended secretarial college at Cambridge College of Arts & Technology.

Kristi Ransick, Vice President, Product Design and Development
Kristi Ransick is responsible for product design and development at Teachscape. Ms. Ransick has worked on many diverse instructional design projects in science, mathematics, and literacy as well as designed professional development for K-12 educators. Prior to joining Teachscape, she led aspects of online course development for the American Museum of Natural History. She has also designed and led workshops for K-12 teachers on integrating new technologies into science curriculum at Teacher's College, Columbia University. She has run and participated in various staff development programs at The Children's Museum in Boston, Columbia University and the American Museum of Natural History. She has a B.A. in biology and chemistry from Middlebury College and an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Mike Soules, General Manager, Higher Education
Mike Soules is responsible for the development of new higher education business opportunities for Teachscape. For six years he was Vice President, Business Development, for Online Higher Education, one of the fastest-growing divisions of Laureate Education, Inc. (formerly Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc.), which consists of Canter & Associates, OnlineLearning.net, WebEd, and Walden University. Mr. Soules was charged with district sales/marketing, building strong relationships with state and national education associations and trade groups, as well as competitor and acquisition analysis for the division. After graduating from UCLA, he began his career in television programming at Twentieth Century Fox and then spent nearly seven years at Channel One Network, where he was responsible for the creation and/or oversight of several new operating units.

Bill Sullivan, Vice President, Sales
Bill comes to Teachscape with a strong background for this position, including 30 years of education technology experience in the public and private sectors. Prior to Teachscape, Bill served as Regional Vice President for Riverside Publishing Company. He has also held a leadership position as Regional Manager of Apple Computer's Pacific Northwest education team for many years and was responsible for managing the infusion of nearly a half billion dollars of technology sales to schools in the territory during his time at Apple. He also has served in successful management and executive roles with Palm and Edusoft. Bill is also a professional educator, with over a decade of classroom experience as a teacher, technology director and coach in Washington State and overseas.Bill has a strong understanding of the education market. He brings significant knowledge of the funding and operational issues associated with education past and present, and combines energy and enthusiasm in his day-to-day work style.Bill has an undergraduate degree from the University of Washington and has a graduate degree from Central Michigan University. Bill also serves on the executive board of the Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council and is past Chair of the organization's Youth Council.

Cheryl Williams, Vice President, Strategic Relationships
Cheryl Williams has a strong background in the nonprofit sector and education reform and is a frequent speaker at national and state programs. Prior to joining Teachscape, she was Vice President for Education at the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). Ms. Williams spent 14 years with the National School Boards Association (NSBA), developing a school district membership program and establishing partnerships with other national organizations, corporations, and government agencies to further the use of technology in public schools. As Director of NSBA's Technology Network, she ran a national conference for school technology decision makers, which grew from 600 to 3,400 attendees and produced more than $3 million in revenue. Prior to her engagement at NSBA, she worked for the American Association of University Women. Williams has a B.A. and M.A. in English and secondary education from the University of Maryland and began her career in education teaching junior high school English.