BEAVERTON, Oregon — Vernier Science Education has named Jill Hedrick as its new chief executive officer (CEO). With extensive leadership experience in the educational technology industry, Hedrick will lead the scientific company with more than 40 years of experience as it continues to grow as a values-aligned Perpetual Purpose Trust dedicated to helping educators build an online literate society. sciences.
“What caught my attention about Vernier Science Education is its long history of serving science educators around the world,” Hedrick said. “My arrival at the company supports the continuation of this journey and I am honored to join the team. Vernier Science Education’s roots run deep in the communities it serves, and as we continue to grow, maintaining the legacy of supporting educators, employees, and the community at large will be one of my top priorities.”
Hedrick is a passionate leader focused on the intersection of technology and social impact. Prior to joining Vernier Science Education, he held executive positions at NWEA, Turnitin, Edmentum/APEX Learning, and Discovery Education, among other technology companies. He has extensive experience serving domestic and international markets and building diverse, scalable and results-oriented teams.
“While Jill's successful educational career spans more than a decade, her passion for education stems from growing up with a father who was an educator,” said John Wheeler, outgoing CEO of Vernier Science Education, who will remain an active advisor of the company. . “Our organization's strong foundation, enriched culture and values held by Perpetual Purpose Trust will be strengthened under Jill's strong leadership.”
As a newly formed Perpetual Purpose Trust, Vernier Science Education can maintain its mission and core values in perpetuity. This ensures that its social and charitable objectives remain a priority, secures the future of its valued employees and reinvests profits back into the business while sharing profits between employees, customers and communities.
With the transition to a Perpetual Purpose Trust, Vernier Science Education has joined other socially conscious organizations, foundations and companies committed to long-term sustainability, fostering a sense of purpose and commitment that extends into the future.
Hedrick is the third CEO in Vernier Science Education's more than 40-year history. He succeeds Dave Vernier, co-founder of Vernier Science Education, and John Wheeler, the company's CEO since 2015.
For more information about Vernier science education, visit www.vernier.com.
About Vernier Science Education
For more than 40 years, Vernier Science Education has been committed to using our experience, knowledge and passion to create the best and most trusted solutions for STEM education. Our comprehensive solutions include hardware, software, content, assessment, professional development and technical support. As a Perpetual Purpose Trust, Vernier can maintain its core mission, values, and deep commitment to being an authentic and trusted partner for STEM educators indefinitely. We are dedicated to partnering with educators and communities to build a STEM-literate society where students grow into informed citizens who can solve problems, fully contribute to their communities, and drive innovation. For more information visit www.vernier.com.
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