What Happened?
Herndon, VA-based K12 Appointed Michael Spear as Senior Director, Talent Management
About the Company
K12 is a technology-based education company that offers proprietary curriculum and instructional support services to students in kindergarten through 12th grade. As the leader in K-12 online education for more than a decade, the company uses virtual public and private schooling methods to provide families with alternatives to traditional "brick and mortar" classrooms – giving children access to a high-quality education no matter where they are in the world. K12 strives to help each child reach his or her full potential through an individualized approach that meets the needs of all kinds of learners. The K12 curriculum is composed of engaging, multimedia-rich lessons delivered over a proprietary school platform. This is combined with a rigorous system to test and assess students, plus processes to manage school performance and compliance. In addition, K12 professional development programs enable teachers to better utilize technology for instruction. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Herndon, VA., K12 currently offers tuition-free, virtual public schooling in two-thirds of the states. The company’s private school options include K12 International Academy, The George Washington University Online High School, The Keystone School, and individual courses for sale. K12 also partners with schools and districts around the U.S. and internationally to provide individualized learning solutions that help improve student achievement and serve diverse populations.
About the Person
Michael Spear is Senior Director, Talent Management at K12. Previously, Michael held various senior HR leadership roles in the industry.
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