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Spectrum K12 School Solutions, Inc. Names Eastern Region Vice President of Sales

CEO Jim Marshall Appoints Anna Ladd to Lead Sales Team

TOWSON, MD– May 19, 2008 –Spectrum K12 School Solutions, Inc., the leading provider of comprehensive data management solutions for special populations in K-12 education, today announced that Anna Ladd has joined the company as vice president of sales. An executive veteran, Ladd brings more than a decade of leadership in education sales. At Spectrum K12, Ladd will lead the Eastern Sales Team, supporting schools east of the Mississippi.

Most recently, Ladd was hired to create an Academic division at Saba Software, Inc. where she served as director of academic sales. Prior to Saba, she was the #1 education salesperson in the country while she served as an account manager at Adobe Systems.

“We’re delighted that Anna has agreed to lead our sales efforts to maximize the growth of Spectrum K12’s solutions across the nation. Anna is well-known and highly respected among districts and throughout the education community,” stated Spectrum K12 CEO, Jim Marshall. “Anna’s role as VP of Sales leverages her managerial and sales expertise while supporting the key initiatives we have taken to expand our sales and marketing infrastructure in support of raising the quality of products and services available to the K12 special population community.” 

“I am truly delighted to join Spectrum K12 School Solutions, Inc.,” said Ladd. “As the industry leader, the company is redefining data management for districts and shaping the future for moving every child forward. There is enormous untapped potential for Spectrum K12 to enhance learning in our schools, and our team is on the forefront of providing the innovative solutions that meet the needs of all students, teachers, administrators, and parents."

About Spectrum K12 School Solutions

Spectrum K12 School Solutions Inc. is the leading provider of special education and IEP 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.