Team

Tinsley built Curious Learning upon the belief that everyone, everywhere, deserves access to quality education, and that through the growing reach of smartphones, it is possible to eradicate global illiteracy. As CEO, he oversees the operations of Curious Learning and reflects upon these operations to understand how they can improve themselves and become better at achieving their mission. It was the combination of his entrepreneurial background as well as his experience in technology and user experience, in particular in children’s media, that gave him the skills needed to bring Curious Learning to life.

Stephanie is a passionate advocate for children's literacy and the co-founder and VP of Content and Research at Curious Learning. With a Ph.D. in linguistics from Tufts University, she possesses a wealth of knowledge on the intricate relationship between language skills and literacy development. Guided by her belief that learning to read is a civil right, Stephanie is dedicated to creating innovative resources that empower children to thrive in reading and writing. As the co-author of "Tales of Literacy for the 21st Century" with Dr. Maryanne Wolf, her impactful insights and extensive scholarly contributions continue to shape the future of literacy education.

Creesen derives a great sense of meaning from contributing to a world where all children have equal opportunity to learn to read and actualize their potential. Creesen started collaborating with Curious Learning in 2014 and joined the team as the VP of Strategic partnerships in 2019. Creesen heads up partnerships and distribution of Curious Learning’s content. This includes grant management, institutional partnerships, implementation collaborations, and distribution campaigns. He brings to the team the ability to translate the technical environment into real-world implementation. His lived experience coupled with his network in Africa brings a unique and essential skill set.

Jeff believes that the world is currently facing some of the most detrimental issues in history. He also believes that there are not enough people working on these issues. Because of this he is excited to be working with an amazing team on a core humanitarian need, literacy. Jeff has been with Curious Learning for 1 year and is in charge of product development and engineering. This includes software engineering, cloud operations, devops, IT, security, and privacy. He has over 30 years of experience in software development, engineering, operations, and leadership.

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Akshat aims to provide the best learning experiences possible for children in their own language, ensuring that they have a strong foundation and are ready for the future. His responsibility at Curious Learning is to enhance the product experience and keep users engaged. He designs, plans, and manages apps to meet Curious Learning’s high standards. Akshat is new to the team however he has been in the EdTech industry for nearly nine years focusing on making learning engaging and impactful for kids.

Amit is driven by his passion for making a positive impact on children’s education. He believes that technology can unlock new ways of learning and growth and is excited to contribute to creating innovative software that helps kids learn. Amit has been a software developer with Curious Learning for 2 years and brings with him a solid foundation in web development and a desire to develop his skills and contribute to the success of his team.

Angelina is inspired by the team’s ability to recognize an issue at its most common point and build a solution to eradicate it. She has been working with Curious Learning as a comptroller for 7 years through John Schacter & Associates. Angelina is responsible for monthly reconciliations of all business accounts and the issue of monthly financial statements. She works closely with the management team and the board to ensure they can make informed decisions

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Ashish is inspired by Curious Learning’s mission and its commitment to transforming education through technology. He has been a QA Engineer with Curious Learning for 2 years and is grateful for the opportunity to contribute to a platform that makes learning accessible and engaging for people all over the world. His goal is to ensure Curious Learning’s applications provide a seamless user experience and reach as many people as possible. 

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Ashwin believes literacy is a fundamental human right and a cornerstone for both personal and societal development. He says that basic education should be universally available and that by removing barriers we can ensure that everyone, regardless of circumstances, has the opportunity to improve their lives and contribute to their communities. Ashwin is new to the team as Curious Learning’s lead software developer. He has a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from the University of Mumbai.

Ben is passionate about both technology and education. He has been with Curious Learning for 8 years and leads the product group, manages product development teams, and oversees technology research collaborations. Through this work, he wants to empower and give children all over the world agency to learn through innovative games and interactives. Ben has an MS in Technological Entrepreneurship from Northeastern University and has worked at several startups including Techstars Boston.

Bernhard is driven by the profound impact Curious Learning’s work has on education. As a Senior Software Engineer he optimizes, maintains, and develops, new features for Curious Learning’s educational apps. He is new to the team but brings with him his passion for technology and his desire to help develop engaging, educational, gaming content that helps children learn to read.

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Deborah deeply values the mission to make learning accessible for children, in particular in underserved regions like hers. Deborah has been with Curious Learning for 3 years and as the Marketing and Digital coordinator, she designs and implements strategies to distribute early learning content to children worldwide. She says that Curious Learning has given her a meaningful platform through which to channel her expertise into providing opportunities to children all over the world.

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George finds his motivation in the faces of those who use Curious Learning’s apps to learn. He says that his work allows him to contribute to a mission that empowers children all over the world to pursue their dreams. George has been a Senior Software Developer with Curious Learning for 5 years. He plays a key role in setting up the back-end services for Curious Learning’s apps and contributes to introducing code standards and defining project structure.

Jessica says that it’s an honor to play a part in helping children across the globe receive the opportunity to learn to read. She has been working as the Social Media Manager for Curious Learning for four years. By utilizing her digital skills she is able to contribute to the effort to reach parents in the farthest corners of the world while advancing the transformative mission of global literacy. 

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Miguel is a passionate software engineer, with a focus on web technologies. As a new addition to the team,  he is excited to bring in his experience and expertise to help shape the future of Curious Learning from a technological standpoint. He believes that learning never stops and that giving that opportunity to children is a great cause.

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Nikhil believes in the power of education to change lives. He is inspired by Curious Learning’s mission to use technology to make learning accessible and wants to help break down barriers to education, giving every child the chance to succeed. Nikhil has been a software developer with Curious Learning for 1 year and brings his tech background as well as his eagerness to contribute to a more equal world.

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Rajesh is passionate about making education more accessible for children. He strongly believes in the power of technology to transform learning. He has been with Curious Learning for more than 3 years and as Tech Lead he is responsible for managing his team and ensuring their projects run smoothly. He is motivated every day by this opportunity to be a part of a team dedicated to making a positive impact.

Tinsley is inspired by Curious Learning’s dedication to breaking barriers. Tinsley has been with Curious Learning for 2 years and as a Grant Writer is responsible for researching and writing applications for funding opportunities as well as contributing to general content creation and design. Tinsley comes from a science background and has always been passionate about telling engaging, accessible, and effective stories.

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