Jeffrey Schon
Founder at Akili Partners Ltd.
Profile
Jeff Schon is a Partner at The Cheyenne Group.
Prior to joining The Cheyenne Group, he was a Consultant at Discovery Education, Primedia Software-on-Demand, Learning.com, Inc. and the Rowland Reading Foundation.
Mr. Schon was Vice President of Educational Technology for Scholastic Education from 2001 to 2004.
Before joining Scholastic Education, he was President and Chief Executive Officer of Grolier Interactive.
Previously, Mr. Schon was President and Chief Executive Officer of Living Books.
He has over 30 years of experience in education, digital media, and television.
Jeffrey Schon active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Akili Partners Ltd.
 Akili Partners Ltd. BroadcastingConsumer Services Akili Partners Ltd. launched Akili Kids!, the first and only free-to-air children's learning channel. The company is based in Nairobi, Kenya. Today, Akili Kids! is the second most watched daytime TV channel. The Kenyan company was founded by Jeffrey Schon, Jesse Christian Metzner Soleil. Jeffrey Schon has been the CEO since incorporation. | Founder | - |
Former positions of Jeffrey Schon
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| Scholastic Education | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2003-12-31 |
Living Books
 Living Books Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Riverdeep Group Plc, Living Books is an American company that develops CD-ROM software for children. Living Books was acquired by Broderbund Software, Inc., a subsidiary of Riverdeep Group Plc from Newark Morning Ledger Co. on January 01, 1998 for $18.38 million. | President | - |
Discovery Education, Inc.
 Discovery Education, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Discovery Education, Inc. develops learning platform. Its solutions include science, social studies, math techbook, and professional development. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Learning Internet, Inc.
 The Learning Internet, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services The Learning Internet, Inc. provides curriculum solutions and assessments to help K-12 teachers and administrators in improving student learning. Its products include easytech and wayfind. The firm offers professional development, implementation, and support services. It also offers common core, digital literacy and international services. The company was founded in William J. Kelly and Barclay F. Burns in 1999 and is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Cheyenne Group LCC
 The Cheyenne Group LCC Personnel ServicesCommercial Services The Cheyenne Group LCC provides staffing services. It offers executive recruiting services for media and entertainment companies. The firm focuses on education, entertainment, marketing, private equity, tradeshow/exhibition, consumer, and business information. The Cheyenne Group has offices in Chicago, London, Los Angeles, Westport, and New York. Its clients include Business Media, News Corporation, Nielsen, The Economist Group, T2, Fremantle Media, and BBC. The company was founded in 1999 and is located in New York, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Jeffrey Schon
| Swarthmore College | Undergraduate Degree |
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The Cheyenne Group LCC
The Cheyenne Group LCC Personnel ServicesCommercial Services The Cheyenne Group LCC provides staffing services. It offers executive recruiting services for media and entertainment companies. The firm focuses on education, entertainment, marketing, private equity, tradeshow/exhibition, consumer, and business information. The Cheyenne Group has offices in Chicago, London, Los Angeles, Westport, and New York. Its clients include Business Media, News Corporation, Nielsen, The Economist Group, T2, Fremantle Media, and BBC. The company was founded in 1999 and is located in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Discovery Education, Inc.
Discovery Education, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Discovery Education, Inc. develops learning platform. Its solutions include science, social studies, math techbook, and professional development. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. | Technology Services |
The Learning Internet, Inc.
The Learning Internet, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services The Learning Internet, Inc. provides curriculum solutions and assessments to help K-12 teachers and administrators in improving student learning. Its products include easytech and wayfind. The firm offers professional development, implementation, and support services. It also offers common core, digital literacy and international services. The company was founded in William J. Kelly and Barclay F. Burns in 1999 and is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Technology Services |
| Scholastic Education | |
Living Books
Living Books Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Riverdeep Group Plc, Living Books is an American company that develops CD-ROM software for children. Living Books was acquired by Broderbund Software, Inc., a subsidiary of Riverdeep Group Plc from Newark Morning Ledger Co. on January 01, 1998 for $18.38 million. | Technology Services |
Akili Partners Ltd.
Akili Partners Ltd. BroadcastingConsumer Services Akili Partners Ltd. launched Akili Kids!, the first and only free-to-air children's learning channel. The company is based in Nairobi, Kenya. Today, Akili Kids! is the second most watched daytime TV channel. The Kenyan company was founded by Jeffrey Schon, Jesse Christian Metzner Soleil. Jeffrey Schon has been the CEO since incorporation. | Consumer Services |
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