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With Extensive Experience in Education and Online Learning Markets, Keith Oelrich Brings Proven Track Record of Growing Businesses

Portland, Ore. (PRWEB) November 14, 2012

After a thorough national search and recruitment process, Learning.com has named Keith Oelrich as chief executive officer. As CEO, Oelrich will lead all facets of the company’s mission to help K-12 educators and administrators improve student learning through state-of-the-art education technology solutions. Oelrich’s familiarity with the education industry and business know-how make him a natural fit for the Learning.com CEO post, according to board member and outgoing interim chief executive officer Anita Kopec.

“Keith’s history of success demonstrates the leadership qualities he brings to Learning.com, and we’re eager to leverage his expertise and enthusiasm for education,” said Kopec. “As the company continues its growth trajectory, Keith will be instrumental in further developing and guiding the business strategy.”

Before joining Learning.com, Oelrich was co-founder and CEO of Portland-based Ignite Education Group. He is also the founder and former CEO of Insight Schools, which operates one of the nation’s leading networks of full-time, diploma-granting online public high schools, and is now a subsidiary of K12, Inc. Prior to founding Insight Schools, Oelrich was president and CEO of KC Distance Learning (KCDL), where he operated the then-largest private online high school in the U.S.

Oelrich was recognized in 2008 by the U.S. Distance Learning Association for “Leadership by an Individual in the Field of Distance Learning,” and in 2009 by the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) for “Outstanding Individual Contribution” to the K-12 online learning industry. He earned his Master of Business Administration degree from Cornell University and his Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from the University of Washington.

“Learning.com has a strong tradition of innovation and leadership that extends the possibilities of meaningful 21st century technology integration in classrooms,” said Oelrich. “My values, background and passion for education technology fit hand-in-glove with the organization’s mission, and I’m looking forward to the important work we’ll do on behalf of students and educators.”

Kopec will oversee the CEO transition process and retain her seat on the board.

About Learning.com
Learning.com provides proven content, powerful tools, and practical services to support 21st century learners, align instruction to Common Core standards, and prepare students for next generation assessments. We offer free and fee-based standards-aligned curriculum and assessments to enhance and differentiate instruction, engage students, and increase test scores. In addition to award-winning content, we provide the implementation, support, and professional development tools and services that educators need to make the most of their resources and improve learning outcomes. For more information, visit http://www.learning.com, and follow us at http://www.facebook.com/learningdotcom and http://www.twitter.com/learningdotcom.

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