What Happened?
Herndon, VA-based K12 Inc. Resigned James Donley as Chief Information Officer
About the Company
K12 is a technology-based education company that offers proprietary curriculum and instructional support services to students in kindergarten through 12th grade. As the leader in K-12 online education for more than a decade, the company uses virtual public and private schooling methods to provide families with alternatives to traditional "brick and mortar" classrooms – giving children access to a high-quality education no matter where they are in the world. K12 strives to help each child reach his or her full potential through an individualized approach that meets the needs of all kinds of learners. The K12 curriculum is composed of engaging, multimedia-rich lessons delivered over a proprietary school platform. This is combined with a rigorous system to test and assess students, plus processes to manage school performance and compliance. In addition, K12 professional development programs enable teachers to better utilize technology for instruction. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Herndon, VA., K12 currently offers tuition-free, virtual public schooling in two-thirds of the states. The company’s private school options include K12 International Academy, The George Washington University Online High School, The Keystone School, and individual courses for sale. K12 also partners with schools and districts around the U.S. and internationally to provide individualized learning solutions that help improve student achievement and serve diverse populations.
About the Person
James Donley is a Chief Technology Officer at Handwriting Without Tears. Previously He served as Chief Information Officer and Vice President, Information Technology of Ciena Corporation. Before assuming this role in December 2006, Mr. Donley was Chief Information Officer of Acterna Corporation, which was subsequently acquired by JDSU. With more than 20 years of information technology experience, Mr. Donley has served as Director of Information Technology for two of the largest manufacturing divisions of Ford Motor Company. He also was head of Information Technology for Eastern European Operations based in the Czech Republic, and led a significant acquisition while based in France. Prior to that, he held various Information Technology roles within Chrysler Corporation. Mr. Donley holds a M.S. in Business Administration from Central Michigan University, and a B.S. in Computer Science from Wayne State University.
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