Bellevue University: Thinking by Design
Students at Bellevue University explore design thinking through a quest-based university course.
Read MoreOur Mission
Established in 2005, Opportunity Education works to improve education for children, and to give them access to relevant and engaging learning opportunities. Today, our mission is to enable young people around the world to equip themselves with the skills and knowledge they will need to succeed in life and work.
Our Founder, Joe Ricketts
After more than 35 years as the founder and CEO of Ameritrade, one of the largest online brokerage firms globally, Joe Ricketts is dedicated to improving education globally through the programs offered by Opportunity Education Foundation, a private foundation established and funded by him.
Driven by his passion for education and his belief that technology can empower individuals and communities to determine their own futures, Joe Ricketts applies his entrepreneurial expertise and personal resources to bring engaging, effective, and relevant learning to young persons around the world.
Learn about Joe Ricketts
We teach students how to continue to learn for the rest of their lives.”
Joe Ricketts, Founder, Opportunity Education Foundation
The Quest Forward Learning Team
Joe Ricketts has assembled an expert team of researchers, educators, and engineers to develop the tools and curriculum needed to engage and inspire a new generation of learners. Our team combines the expertise in learning and application development needed to change education globally.
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Katie Aftosmis
Lead Curriculum Designer, RWT
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Gary Antonick
Senior Curriculum Designer, Mathematics
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Diane Barnes
Senior Curriculum Designer, Social Sciences
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Kelsey Cain
Mentor Coach
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Shannon Carey
Lead Quest Designer, English
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Brian Chenault
Lead Engineer, Web Applications
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Julia Chistiakova
Product Designer
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Kevin Clement
Lead QA Engineer
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Stephanie Dinkmeyer, M.S.Ed
Life Skills Learning Designer
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Scott Firestone
Engineer, Web Applications
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Genny Healy
Senior Curriculum Designer, Science
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Nick Herman
Curriculum Designer
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Christine Jasper, MA
Director, Project Management
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Stephanie Liu-Barnes
Director, Product Management
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Wesley Magness
Product Designer
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Manuel Mattke
Chief Innovation Officer
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Brennan McGlynn
Engineer, Mobile Applications
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Claire Murray
Implementation Manager
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Lenore Myka
Curriculum Designer
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Glen Oliff
Lead Engineer, Mobile Applications
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Aditi Parashar
Product Manager
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Suzy Peevey
Product Support Specialist
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Ray Ravaglia
Chief Learning Officer
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Justin Rhinesmith
Director, Engineering
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Jeff Scarborough
Director of Learning Design
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Jeff Sholl
Engineer, Backend
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Matthew Stucky
Product Designer
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Karen Tavenner Acosta
Quest Review Manager
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Jessica Vergano
Director, Design
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Jolene Zywica, PhD
Director, Research and Evaluation
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Daniel Ambrose
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Kiswahili
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Proches Anthony
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
English
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Priscus Assenga
Arusha, Tanzania
Mathematics
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Mbezi Benjamin
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
History
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Christian Bwaya
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Chemistry
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Carmella Cadusale
Youngstown, Ohio
Social Science
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Shannon Carey
Alpharetta, Georgia
English
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Mussa Challa
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Civics
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Neema Chuwa
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Biology
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AB Davis
Swan Quarter, North Carolina
Math
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Nicole Dowd
Grass Valley, CA
Science
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Peter Edward
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Geography
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Rebeca Enock
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Mathematics
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Katherine Greene
San Luis Obispo, California
Math
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Lina Chopra Haldar
Berkeley, California
Math
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Pamela Jackson
Berkeley, CA
Social Science
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Tammy L. Jones
Lebanon, Tennessee
Math
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Pellagie Joseph
Arusha, Tanzania
Civics
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Rehema Justus
Arusha, Tanzania
Biology
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Moses Katuma
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
History
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Rahabu Kimaro
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
History
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Anna Kimtis
Morris Plains, NJ
Science
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Albert Kisima
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Math
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Neema Kiwia
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Kiswahili
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David Laisy
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Chemistry/Mathematics
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Justine Leverani
Arusha, Tanzania
History
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Mark Lawton
Walnut, California
Math
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Dawn Lovic
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
English
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Francis Lusabe
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Chemistry
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Glory Lyatuu
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Civics
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Boniphace Lyimo
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Biology
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Sande Maleko
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Geography
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Salum Manjoti
Arusha, Tanzania
Kiswahili
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Gadiel Masuki
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Physics
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Amos Mchomvu
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Geography
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Teal Minton
Farmington, ME
Math
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Samwel Mchuma
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Chemistry
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Charles Mfano
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Mathematics
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Riziki Mlay
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Kiswahili
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Simon Mlaza
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Math
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Kerbin Mongi
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
English
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Godbless Mosha
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Physics
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Vicent Mosori
Arusha, Tanzania
Physics
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Emmanuel Mrema
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Kiswahili
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Godbless Msami
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Biology
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Boaz Msechu
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
English
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Ndenengo Msele
Arusha, Tanzania
Geography
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Israel Musali
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Geography
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Janeth Mushi
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Chemistry
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Sisawia Mushi
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Physics
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Wilbald Mvungi
Arusha, Tanzania
Math
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Alfred Mwijage
Arusha, Tanzania
Math
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Rugabera Mwijage
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Biology
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Sayuni Nasari
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Biology
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Lydia Ndosi
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
History
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E. Scott Osborne
Sarasota, Florida Social Studies
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Jeff Ousborne
Somerville, MA
English
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Frank Pape
Struthers, Ohio
Social Studies
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Baraka Samwel
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Physics
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Juma Selemani
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Biology
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Nancy Smith
Palo Alto, California
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Jones Dickson Steven
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
English
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Caroline Tamanu
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Math
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Jacob Taminosian
Lakeland, Florida
Science
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Annie Tete
New Orleans, Louisiana
Science
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Scott Warnert
San Luis Obispo, California
Math
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Jonathan Weber
Carrollton, Texas
Social Studies
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Eligrania Lema
Quest Design Coordinator
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Leveri Mlaki
Mentor Teacher
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Daniel Mlambo
Program Manager
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Mary Modest
Office Manager
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Fredy Mollel
Mentor Teacher
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Martin Russell
OE Country Director
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Six Essential Habits
In our work here at Opportunity Education, we believe that young people need six essential habits to thrive in life, career, and school.
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