BrainPOP Names Lorin Thomas-Tavel as Chief Executive Officer to Lead Next Phase of Growth, Innovation, and Impact

NEW YORK, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BrainPOP, a trusted learning solutions platform for K-12 schools and districts and the best part of a learner's day, announced the appointment of Lorin Thomas-Tavel as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Thomas-Tavel brings more than two decades of executive leadership across multiple sectors of education technology, with a proven track record of advancing impact and driving innovation in the field. Most recently, she served as Managing Director of Virtual Schools at Pearson, overseeing one of the nation's largest online K-12 school networks, operating across 31 states. Prior to that, she held senior leadership positions at 2U, where she led the company's bootcamp division as Managing Director, and at Kaplan, where her tenure spanned over a decade in roles including Chief Experience Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, and Chief Operating Officer.

"Thomas-Tavel is a visionary leader with a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities in K-12 education," said Jørgen Vig Knudstorp, Chair of the Board at BrainPOP. "As we enter our next chapter of growth and innovation, we are confident that her experience and passion for driving reach and impact in education will elevate our mission to empower educators and students across the country."

In her new role, Thomas-Tavel will focus on expanding BrainPOP's capabilities, deepening school and district partnerships, and leading the company's strategy to deliver measurable learning outcomes through accessible, student-centered technology.

"I am honored to join BrainPOP at such an important time for educators and students," said Thomas-Tavel. "District leaders and schools are navigating complex demands, and I believe technology should support – not complicate – the work of teaching and learning. I look forward to building on BrainPOP's strong foundation and helping to shape what comes next."

Trusted by educators serving more than 25 million students nationwide, BrainPOP sparks curiosity–driven instruction in every classroom, turning complex ideas into learning kids ask for. BrainPOP empowers teachers to confidently deliver accessible and engaging lessons that meet students where they are, enabling them to build critical thinking skills, deeper connections, and lasting academic impact.

About BrainPOP

BrainPOP offers online educational solutions that make rigorous learning experiences accessible and engaging for all. Proven to raise academic achievement, the BrainPOP brand has been trusted by educators and parents worldwide for more than two decades. Through school and district subscriptions, BrainPOP has a presence in over two-thirds of U.S. districts and an estimated reach of 25 million students annually. Founded in 1999 by former pediatrician and immunologist Avraham Kadar, M.D., the company was acquired in 2022 by KIRKBI, the family-owned holding and investment company of the LEGO brand, as its first acquisition in digital learning.

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