Staff

Dee Dee oversees administrative functions within the organization, including office management, HR benefits, and providing support to the board. Her varied background includes staff hiring, onboarding, and training; managing payroll and accounting services; overseeing benefit plans; and planning and organizing events. Dee Dee has also held positions involving customer service and sales support. She holds an Associate's degree in Computer Science, has extensive knowledge of business and HR software, and is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Katy manages content and user engagement for our K12 social learning platform, supporting middle-level science and civics education. She is a seasoned education professional and native to the Northern Virginia area. Her educational career began with teaching Spanish in Fairfax County Public Schools before transitioning into administrative roles as assistant principal and principal for Loudoun County middle schools. Katy attended the University of Virginia, earning both a BS in Spanish and an MS in Education. She also holds a postgraduate professional license with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision from George Mason University.

Melissa Henning joined TSFL in 2010, having previously consulted with the company as a content developer and review specialist for several years. She now spearheads those services involving thousands of pieces of content and represents our K12 resource, TeachersFirst, at conferences and events across the US. She is an experienced classroom teacher and has operated a business providing educational after-school activities for school districts. Melissa holds a Master's in K-12 curriculum development and an Instructional Technology Certificate from Penn State University. She is a certified Microsoft Trainer and ISTE educator.

Ms. Holt joined TSFL in 2013 with over 20 years of experience as a Human Resources professional, as well as experience in Accounting. Her responsibilities include managing our free hotspot loan program (SFL Broadband), serving schools in 19 US markets, and administering our CRM software, which involves developing solutions to enhance workflow and general business processes. Ms. Holt holds a BS in Sociology from Longwood College and a certificate in Project Management from Cornell University.

Ms. Josephson is responsible for the management and instruction of our early childhood education administrative credential. She brings extensive and diverse field experience to TSFL, having worked with children and families in various settings, including schools, hospitals, recreation centers, parks, and the court system. Amy holds both a BS and MS degree in Child Development from Florida State University. She is also an adjunct professor of Childhood Development at Northern Virginia Community College and leads workshops at national, state, and local early childhood education conferences. She is a member of NAEYC and the Early Childhood Education Peer Group for the Virginia Community College System.

Mr. King leads internal business IT strategy, infrastructure, and systems. Tom is a native New Yorker who began his Information Technology career with the U.S. Marine Corps, attending their Computer Sciences School in Quantico, Virginia. Tom received a medal for his IT work and was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps. Tom began his civilian career with BoatsUS & GEICO Marine (Berkshire Hathaway subsidiaries), where he held numerous IT positions, culminating in his role as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for over ten years. Tom has a Master's degree in Information Technology from Virginia Tech and is certified in Project Management.

Ms. Koshute's extensive experience at TSFL encompasses sales, promotions, digital and social media, product training and implementation, as well as trade show management. She currently oversees email and social media services and assists with developing and analyzing campaign strategies for K-12 products and services. Jennifer's background includes sales and marketing activities for preschool and early childhood products and services. Ms. Koshute formerly owned and operated a daycare service. She holds a BS in business administration from the University of Richmond.

Jesse Nolan oversees development, user experience, and technical support for our social learning software (MySciLife and MyCivicsLife). Jesse has 10 years of experience as an educator. He has taught students from four to forty in public and private settings, including serving as faculty in the Jazz Department at Marshall University. Before joining TSFL, Jesse served as president of MashPlant, responsible for the development, technical support, and management of its social learning product under the same name. Jesse is also an accomplished musician, composer, and producer, whose portfolio includes serving as Resident Music Director and Drummer for the Blue Man Group's North American Tour. Jesse holds a Master of Music and a Bachelor of Music Education from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music.

Dr. Okoye directs our K-12 Program, which is responsible for our TeachersFirst web product containing thousands of educational resources. She is an experienced teacher, technology integrator, and researcher who has both taught and led professional development efforts at the university and K-12 levels. Her areas of expertise include technology integration in K-12 settings as well as developmental reading and writing. She holds a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership from Regent University. Ruth is a certified Microsoft Trainer and ISTE Educator.

Lynn Rejniak is the President and CEO of TSFL. Before assuming this role, she served as the company's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Her career spans a variety of experiences in media, technology, and communications within the corporate sector, as well as over 20 years in education leadership roles, including IT, instructional technology, and online learning. Before joining TSFL, she served as the Executive Director of Academic Systems and Technology at the University of South Florida. She has served as an advisor and board member to several associations. She is currently a member of the board of the National EBS Association, which she chaired for over ten years. She holds a B.A. from the University of South Florida and is certified in nonprofit leadership.

Ms. Seth leads TSFL's Early Childhood Education program, which includes its online resource portal featuring thousands of early learning resources. She has extensive experience in curriculum development, program accreditation and quality assurance, and training for early childhood educators. Prior to joining TSFL, Kamna worked at the NAEYC Academy as part of the accreditation team, responsible for transitioning to a new accreditation system. She is also a CDA Professional Development Specialist and a Certified CLASS Observer and Trainer. Kamna holds both a BS and MS in child development and family relations from the University of Bombay.

Ms. Streeter coordinates our K-12 professional learning offerings, leveraging her extensive experience as an ed tech coach, instructional technologist, library media supervisor, and public information officer to develop and deliver these services. Karen is an active member of the International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE) and its Virginia affiliate, VSTE. Her involvement includes leading Professional Learning Networks and serving as a board member. Karen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication and Organizational Development from California State University - Fullerton, a Master of Arts in English from Old Dominion University, and a Certificate in Instructional Technology from San Diego State University.

Ms. Tan joined TSFL in 2009 and holds responsibility for various support services across TSFL programs, including the management of TSFL's event and exhibit services. Sheila also provides administrative and office support. Ms. Tan has over eight years of teaching experience in NAEYC-accredited child development settings and holds a BS from George Mason University.

Andrea Vanin leads marketing for our K12 program's extensive portfolio of products and services. She is an accomplished integrated marketing strategist with over two decades of experience. Her career has been marked by a consistent record of successfully launching products, programs, teams, and brands. In her most recent role as Content Marketing Director at Stand Steady & SideTrak, Andrea's leadership resulted in product launches achieving outstanding sales figures and securing placements in prestigious publications, including Forbes and Harper's Bazaar. Notably, Andrea has been recognized as an OnConference Top 50 and Top 100 Data and Analytics Professional for several years. She holds a Master's in Integrated Marketing from West Virginia University and a certificate in Digital Marketing from Shenandoah University.

Ms. Webber is responsible for creating marketing content that supports our education programs and assists with strategy and development for K-12 campaigns. She is an experienced writer, editor, and content marketer. She began her marketing and communications career working for small press book publishers, where she held positions including Project Manager, Chief Social Beast, and Senior Marketing Manager. Michelle has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing with a concentration in Fiction from George Mason University and regularly volunteers with local book festivals and writing conferences.