Imagine Learning selects Sparks, Cowdrey co-presidents

Imagine Learning, a Provo-based education technology company, has named Jeremy Cowdrey and Bryan Sparks as co-presidents. The company also announced that it has acquired Texas-based Reasoning Mind, a math curriculum that adds instruction for early-learners to Imagine Learning’s current math program Imagine Math.

Imagine Learning markets supplemental math, language and literacy programs for pre-K through high school students. Founded in 2014, the company employs  more than 470 nationwide producing and marketing its digital education products. Its programs are used by over 3 million students in 25,000 schools in the U.S., including 42,000 students in Utah, the company said.{mprestriction ids="1,3"}

Cowdrey and Sparks were appointed as CEO Joe Swenson announced his retirement to accept an assignment for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

“Over my 12 years with Imagine Learning, I’ve seen the impact our programs have in the lives of children,” said Cowdrey, who previously served as vice president over sales and marketing for the company. “I’m excited to work with Bryan in leading Imagine Learning forward to reach even more students across the country.”

“I know the value technology brings to the educational arena and specifically to individual students with unique circumstances and abilities,” said Sparks, former chief technology officer for Imagine Learning. “It’s incredibly rewarding to partner with schools and districts and see the difference our programs make for teachers and students of all backgrounds.”

Concerning the acquisition of Reasoning Mind, Seija Surr, executive vice president of curriculum said, “We’ve been moving this direction for some time now and we’re thrilled to be able to offer a full pre-K through middle school math program to our customers. We plan to continue to build and acquire quality programs that will add to and complement our educational suite of products in the coming months and years.” {/mprestriction}