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Spectrum K12 School Solutions Names Director of Channel Management

CEO Jim Marshall Appoints Joanie Pond to direct Channel Management team

TOWSON, MD– January 22, 2008 – Spectrum K12 School Solutions Inc. today named Joanie Pond Director of Channel Management.  As a member of Spectrum’s Corporate Development team, headed by Vice President Carmi Paris, Pond will be responsible for the strategic growth and supervision of the partner channel to raise the quality of products and services available to the K12 special population community. 

“Joanie is one of the most highly respected and effective managers in the education marketplace today,” Marshall stated. “We are thrilled and honored to have her accept such a key position as we continue to build our incredible foundation of leadership. Joanie will further enhance our ability to partner with other award-winning companies across a complete range of education platforms.”

Pond comes to Spectrum K12 from Microsoft, where she served as the Strategic Account Manager for the largest K12 school districts in the Mid-Atlantic.  Prior to joining Microsoft, Joanie spent over ten years with Apple Computer where her leadership was instrumental in delivering the nation’s largest 1:1 laptop learning initiative in K12 education by partnering with the Henrico County Public Schools in Virginia.

“Joining the team of Spectrum K12 is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.  I am honored to be chosen to bring the Spectrum K12 solutions to help even more special education and at-risk kids.” said Pond. “I look forward to helping Spectrum K12 continue to excel in both partnership development and in building an incredible team culture. I’m proud and excited to be a part of a company with such a great future.”

About Spectrum K12 School Solutions

Spectrum K12 School Solutions Inc. is the leading provider of special education and IEP management software serving almost 10% of the U.S. K12 student population including 20 of the top 100 school districts in the United States. Spectrum K12 helps school districts close the achievement gap for special education and at-risk students through more effective management of the individualized learning process for all students receiving special services or interventions. Spectrum K12 works collaboratively with districts of all sizes to deliver scalable, easy-to-use software solutions that lift the administrative burden from education professionals so they can focus on the most important part of their work: educating children and improving student achievement. For more information visit http://www.spectrumK12.com.