Meet Our Experts
Think of them like a group of comic book heroes - always ready to save the day with a smile, a joke and the perfect solution for every challenge!
Marina Racy
Director Latin & South America
Karl Dzelzkalns
Director Asia & Oceana
Anna CosioDirector Africa & Europe
Marina, a seasoned Brazilian educator, began her career at Graded School in Sao Paulo, later expanding to develop English curricula for bilingual schools. With over 50 years of experience, she also served as a Sales Consultant and Teacher Trainer at international schools. Over the past 17 years, Marina has focused on supporting librarians in South America, providing content and digital services to enhance library collections. Now based in Bertioga, Sao Paulo, she is passionate about helping educators succeed. In her spare time, Marina enjoys beach biking, cooking, and socializing with friends.
Originally hailing from New Jersey, Karl's journey has taken him beyond the borders of the US, where he has resided for two decades, immersing himself in the rich cultural landscapes of both China and Germany. With a remarkable 17-year career in international education, Karl has dedicated his expertise to supporting schools globally. His focus has been on enhancing libraries, fostering literacy, and curating valuable classroom content. Karl has played a pivotal role in shaping educational environments, collaborating with diverse institutions around the world to create enriched learning experiences for students.
A Minnesota native with over 20 years in education, Anna began as a school psychologist and later transitioned to become an English language teacher. In 2010, she found her true passion as an educational consultant for international schools, collaborating on diverse curriculums to select optimal materials for libraries and classrooms. Anna takes pride in fostering positive, enduring relationships with global educators, aiming to make their jobs easier. Based in Madrid, Spain, she enjoys family walks, reading with her children, cooking, gardening, and catching up on her favorite series when not working.
Alan JacquesDirector Middle East
Seonad CookDirector of Education
A Librarian Consultant with extensive experience in pedagogy (teaching) and andragogy (staff training). I have a Bachelor’s in Education and a Master’s in Library Science, and over the last 20 years I’ve worked in the UK, Australian, and IB curricula, and served as chair for inspections by CIS, KHDA, & IB. I’m an IB certified teacher trainer & school inspector since 2018. Honestly, I have too many professional interests to remember, but here’s a short list: library design, Reading motivation, Graphic novels, Academic Integrity, Essay writing, plagiarism prevention, and recently the important but mostly ignored issue of AI's effect on student wellness.
Seonad, a seasoned educator with a global background, holds a Master's in Education from the University of Cambridge. With over 40 years in education, she's a qualified High School teacher and has held senior roles in administration. Passionate about impact, Seonad has led large-scale initiatives, benefiting 56,000+ educators and positively impacting 4 million learners worldwide. Her expertise includes curriculum development, instructional design, and technology integration, all geared towards empowering educators and transforming student learning experiences globally.
Meet the Leadership Team
Keeping the pages turning, the storylines on track, and minimizing the plot twists!
Eddy Kisman
CEO & Co-Founder
Patrick Rexroat
COO & Co-Founder
Craig Seeger
CRO & Co-Founder