We are a diverse team of researchers, engineers, and educators united by a common goal: to equip every young person on the planet with the skills needed to achieve their dreams. We’re leaving behind traditional assumptions about classrooms, homework, and grades and have developed a learning method and platform that will launch the next generation in education.
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.
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.
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Joe Ricketts, Founder, Opportunity Education Foundation
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.
Katie Aftosmis
Lead Curriculum Designer, RWT
Gary Antonick
Senior Curriculum Designer, Mathematics
Diane Barnes
Senior Curriculum Designer, Social Sciences
Kelsey Cain
Mentor Coach
Shannon Carey
Lead Quest Designer, English
Brian Chenault
Lead Engineer, Web Applications
Julia Chistiakova
Product Designer
Kevin Clement
Lead QA Engineer
Stephanie Dinkmeyer, M.S.Ed
Life Skills Learning Designer
Scott Firestone
Engineer, Web Applications
Genny Healy
Senior Curriculum Designer, Science
Nick Herman
Curriculum Designer
Christine Jasper, MA
Director, Project Management
Stephanie Liu-Barnes
Director, Product Management
Wesley Magness
Product Designer
Manuel Mattke
Chief Innovation Officer
Brennan McGlynn
Engineer, Mobile Applications
Claire Murray
Implementation Manager
Lenore Myka
Curriculum Designer
Glen Oliff
Lead Engineer, Mobile Applications
Aditi Parashar
Product Manager
Suzy Peevey
Product Support Specialist
Ray Ravaglia
Chief Learning Officer
NGL Academy Board Member
Justin Rhinesmith
Director, Engineering
Jeff Scarborough
Director of Learning Design
Jeff Sholl
Engineer, Backend
Matthew Stucky
Product Designer
Karen Tavenner Acosta
Quest Review Manager
Jessica Vergano
Director, Design
Jolene Zywica, PhD
Director, Research and Evaluation
Daniel Ambrose
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Kiswahili
Proches Anthony
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
English
Priscus Assenga
Arusha, Tanzania
Mathematics
Mbezi Benjamin
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
History
Christian Bwaya
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Chemistry
Carmella Cadusale
Youngstown, Ohio
Social Science
Shannon Carey
Alpharetta, Georgia
English
Mussa Challa
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Civics
Neema Chuwa
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Biology
AB Davis
Swan Quarter, North Carolina
Math
Nicole Dowd
Grass Valley, CA
Science
Peter Edward
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Geography
Rebeca Enock
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Mathematics
Katherine Greene
San Luis Obispo, California
Math
Lina Chopra Haldar
Berkeley, California
Math
Pamela Jackson
Berkeley, CA
Social Science
Tammy L. Jones
Lebanon, Tennessee
Math
Pellagie Joseph
Arusha, Tanzania
Civics
Rehema Justus
Arusha, Tanzania
Biology
Moses Katuma
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
History
Rahabu Kimaro
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
History
Anna Kimtis
Morris Plains, NJ
Science
Albert Kisima
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Math
Neema Kiwia
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Kiswahili
David Laisy
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Chemistry/Mathematics
Justine Leverani
Arusha, Tanzania
History
Mark Lawton
Walnut, California
Math
Dawn Lovic
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
English
Francis Lusabe
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Chemistry
Glory Lyatuu
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Civics
Boniphace Lyimo
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Biology
Sande Maleko
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Geography
Salum Manjoti
Arusha, Tanzania
Kiswahili
Gadiel Masuki
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Physics
Amos Mchomvu
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Geography
Teal Minton
Farmington, ME
Math
Samwel Mchuma
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Chemistry
Charles Mfano
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Mathematics
Riziki Mlay
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Kiswahili
Simon Mlaza
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Math
Kerbin Mongi
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
English
Godbless Mosha
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Physics
Vicent Mosori
Arusha, Tanzania
Physics
Emmanuel Mrema
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Kiswahili
Godbless Msami
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Biology
Boaz Msechu
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
English
Ndenengo Msele
Arusha, Tanzania
Geography
Israel Musali
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Geography
Janeth Mushi
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Chemistry
Sisawia Mushi
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Physics
Wilbald Mvungi
Arusha, Tanzania
Math
Alfred Mwijage
Arusha, Tanzania
Math
Rugabera Mwijage
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Biology
Sayuni Nasari
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Biology
Lydia Ndosi
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
History
E. Scott Osborne
Sarasota, Florida Social Studies
Jeff Ousborne
Somerville, MA
English
Frank Pape
Struthers, Ohio
Social Studies
Baraka Samwel
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Physics
Juma Selemani
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Biology
Nancy Smith
Palo Alto, California
N/A
Jones Dickson Steven
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
English
Caroline Tamanu
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Math
Jacob Taminosian
Lakeland, Florida
Science
Annie Tete
New Orleans, Louisiana
Science
Scott Warnert
San Luis Obispo, California
Math
Jonathan Weber
Carrollton, Texas
Social Studies
Eligrania Lema
Quest Design Coordinator
Leveri Mlaki
Mentor Teacher
Daniel Mlambo
Program Manager
Mary Modest
Office Manager
Fredy Mollel
Mentor Teacher
Martin Russell
OE Country Director
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