SmartLab Announces
Dr. Jennifer Berry as
Chief Executive Officer
Creative Learning Systems® (CLS), developer of innovative SmartLab® STEM learning solutions, is excited to announce Dr. Jennifer Berry as its new Chief Executive Officer. With an extensive track record leading innovation and growth in multiple top K-12 education businesses, Dr. Berry will further CLS’s mission to transform the lives of future generations through innovative, career-focused STEM education solutions.
Dr. Berry has spent the last 15+ years in senior leadership positions for prominent K-12 organizations including Presence, After-School All-Stars, Quantum Learning, and Kaplan.
“Dr. Berry’s background and deep leadership experience in K-12 education, plus her commitment to growing mission-oriented teams, make her the ideal leader to navigate the company’s next chapter of growth. She joins a leadership team already transforming how students experience and consume innovative career-connected curriculum with hands-on, STEM-infused learning,” stated Franklin Staley, Managing Director of Exeter Street Capital Partners and Chairman of CLS.
As industries evolve, the need for hands-on,
— Dr. Jennifer Berry, Chief Executive Officer of SmartLab
adaptable problem-solvers has never been greater.”
Dr. Berry holds a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Organizational Change and Leadership from the University of Southern California (USC), and her commitment to education is inspired by her daughter and a love of lifelong learning. She is a resident of San Diego, California.
“I am thrilled to step into the CEO role at CLS, where we’re uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between today’s classrooms and tomorrow’s workforce. As industries evolve, the need for hands-on, adaptable problem solvers has never been greater. With SmartLab STEM learning solutions, CLS is at the forefront of developing those skills in students nationwide. By fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world application, we are preparing students not only to thrive in their future careers but to lead fields that don’t yet exist. I am excited to champion this vital work alongside CLS’s talented, passionate, and forward-thinking team – supporting educators and equipping the next generation to build a brighter, more dynamic future,” stated Dr. Berry.
Innovative school leaders nationwide empower learners with SmartLab’s state-of-the-art STEM-focused solutions that include problem-solving; authentic, student-centered experiences; standards-aligned supplemental curriculum; and rigorous professional development. Under Dr. Berry’s leadership, CLS will expand and diversify its physical and digital product offerings, ensuring more students have access to transformative, career-centered learning experiences.
Our mission is to ensure that today’s students become tomorrow’s leaders, prepared and ready to solve the complex challenges of our ever-changing world. Explore how SmartLab can bring STEM innovation to your school. Visit https://www.smartlablearning.com to learn more.
To learn more about the new SmartLab, read the press release.
About Exeter Street Capital Partners
Exeter invests in promising lower middle market businesses within the industrial growth & technology, business and consumer services sectors across North America. We begin by forming close partnerships with the existing ownership and management of growing businesses, then work in collaboration with key stakeholders to execute on strategies that will enhance the value of our collective investment. We take a long-term, partnership approach to investing, and are under no pre-determined timeline to exit or monetize our investments.
We focus on providing the strategic and operating resources growing business require to become market leaders. Our team collectively has over 100 years of investing experience, and we call on our network of operating advisors and executives to support our strategic objectives, depending on the situation and the need. Since its founding, the Exeter team has raised and deployed over $250 million across 11 investments.
For more information, please visit www.exeterstreetcapital.com.
𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀:
Creative Learning Systems®, education pioneer and developer of SmartLab® , has been transforming traditional learning environments into project-based learning experiences since 1987.
Innovative school leaders nationwide empower learners with SmartLab’s state-of-the-art STEM-focused solutions that include problem-solving; authentic, student-led experiences; standards-aligned supplemental curriculum; and rigorous professional development.
Our mission is to ensure that today’s students will be tomorrow’s leaders, prepared and ready to solve the complex challenges of our ever-changing world.
Noel R Johnson
Creative Learning Systems
+1 800-458-2880
Public.Relations@CreativeLearningSystems.com
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