Meet The Team
Our company leaders ensure our resources continue to evolve to meet the needs of preK-6 teachers and students.
LEADERSHIP
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Aaron Ingold
President
Aaron Ingold brings more than 25 years of education technology experience in the areas of math, science, assistive technology, and literacy to Learning A-Z. He is a leader focusing on organizational and employee role clarity, business forecasting, measurable results, and impactful experiences for students, teachers, and school administrators. As President of Learning A-Z, Aaron works to ensure the company’s essential solutions inspire curiosity, ensure comprehension, and instill the joy of learning for elementary students.
Eron Cummings
Vice President, Engineering
Eron Cummings is responsible for the vision, strategy, and overall delivery of Learning A-Z’s technology products and platforms. As a technology leader in digital education for nearly 20 years, Eron has successfully launched large-scale websites and built innovative student and employee platforms, integrated with leading SaaS applications. Prior to joining Learning A-Z, Eron served more than 17 years at Kaplan in increasing responsibility, with his last 10 years as VP of Software Development and Architecture.
Kari Fines
Vice President, Operations
With more than 20 years of experience in the edtech industry, Kari Fines brings a wealth of expertise in project management, operations, and internal structure optimization. Her extensive background has empowered her to transform edtech companies by fostering efficiency and transparency. Kari's pursuit of innovation and exceptional problem-solving skills have played a pivotal role in helping educational institutions adapt seamlessly to the ever-evolving digital landscape, all while upholding the values of transparency, collaboration, and educational excellence.
Laura Fischer
Vice President, Learning Design & Content Development
With more than 20 years of experience in educational publishing, edtech, and classroom teaching, Laura Fischer leads the strategic vision, design, and execution of Learning A-Z’s content for teachers and students across products. Driven by evidence-based pedagogical best practices and grounded in the realities of real-world classroom implementation, she manages the Learning Design and Content Development teams to ensure learning experiences that support all students where they are, in ways that are meaningful to them.
Chris Holoka
Vice President, Product Experience
Chris Holoka is a multidisciplinary leader with more than two decades of education technology experience spanning engineering, UX/UI, and creative services. He is responsible for leading the development and execution of Learning A-Z's product strategy, as well as producing engaging and meaningful user experiences for both teachers and students.
Joe Mahon
Vice President, Finance & Analytics
As a strategic leader, Joe Mahon is dedicated to fostering a financially sound organization that can serve the immediate and long-term needs of teachers and students. He is passionate about modernizing financial and operational processes and believes the path to get there is through great people leveraging the right tools. In addition, Joe leads the Data Analytics team, which is committed to elevating data insights throughout Learning A-Z to enhance the positive impact it has on teachers and students.
Jeffrey Vincent
Interim Head of Sales & Customer Success
Jeffrey Vincent brings more than 20 years of experience working in the PreK-12 education field, including the literacy, math, assessment, and professional learning markets. He is passionate about building and supporting customer-facing teams that ensure teachers have access to quality resources and students have the opportunity to reach their full potential. To achieve this, Jeffrey embraces a customer-centric and solutions-oriented approach to sales and customer success.
Heather Shelstad
Vice President, Marketing
Heather Shelstad is a full-stack SaaS marketing leader who brings more than two decades of executive expertise that spans VC & PE backed enterprises, including Nearpod - A Renaissance Company where she recently served as Vice President of Marketing. She is credited with the growth of some of the most beloved brands in education. Heather values fun, accountability and transparency, and is known for leading performance marketing teams where top talent want to work, while optimizing every dollar of investment to drive growth.