2008-06-03 23:50:26 -
www.ignitelearning.com - Ignite! Learning, Inc., a leading middle school classroom curriculum provider to more than 250 school districts, announced today the promotion of Alan Davis to President and CEO. Mr. Davis previously held the position of Executive Vice President of Technology and Curriculum.
"I am extremely excited about the future of Ignite! and I am deeply honored to accept this appointment. I believe firmly in our mission of helping students reach their human potential by keeping them engaged and motivated in school at such a critical age. Our world-class employees and exceptional products are uniquely suited to assist us in achieving this mission," said Davis.
Prior to his 7 years with Ignite, Alan managed a variety of technical
services and related organizations in both large (Fortune 500) and small companies. During his tenure at Ignite!, Alan has run global business development, engineering, IT and curriculum development. Alan holds a design patent for the COW product with two additional utility patents pending. He graduated with a B.A. in Business Administration from Texas State University in San Marcos, TX and a M.B.A. from Saint Edward's University in Austin, TX.
"The appointment of a new President and CEO gives Ignite! Learning hands-on executive leadership to meet the opportunities that lie ahead. Alan has truly excellent insight and vision as to leading the company to broader market success having formulated an enhanced strategic plan for our growth that will benefit all employees and shareholders. Ignite! is a very unique confluence of media, technology, publishing and instructional design. Alan, far beyond any other candidate, has the requisite experience in these important areas along with proven business and sales skills to energetically champion our cause," said Ken Leonard, who Davis succeeds. Mr. Leonard will maintain his role as CFO on an interim basis until the Company concludes its current investment transaction where he will then assume duties as Chairman of the Board.
About Ignite! Learning
Ignite! is committed to helping teachers by creating classroom solutions that are comprehensive, motivational, and easy-to-use. Ignite! Learning's curriculum reaches more than 300,000 students in more than 10,000 math, science and social studies classrooms across the United States, making the Ignite! curriculum one of the nation's leading middle school curriculum solutions being adopted by teachers today. The company's curriculum is rooted in current research on best practices for middle and upper elementary schools. School districts and public and private schools in more than 20 states as well as the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico have adopted the Ignite! curriculum to help improve student performance in math, science and social studies. For more information on Ignite! Learning, visit www.ignitelearning.com.
Ignite! Learning
Devon Price, 512-697-7046
Director of Marketing
dprice@ignitelearning.com 
