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Welcome to the first network designed to empower teachers of all types, and begin with us the journey of enabling tangible rewards to all who deliver skill and knowledge to others. Participate in WeAreTeachers and begin to realize the value of your work in the open, vibrant knowledge marketplace.

Sandra K. Fivecoat, Founder and CEO
As founder and CEO, Sandra K. Fivecoat's mission is to make WeAreTeachers a teaching, learning, and business online network that places teachers at the center of the web 2.0 world.

Ms. Fivecoat is an established and respected executive coach, having spent the last three years managing Fivecoat and Associates, a consulting firm whose client list includes Dell and Standard & Poors, and education technology firms.

Ms. Fivecoat's previous industry experience includes Senior Vice President of Sales for Lightspan, Inc., and Area Director of public sector sales for Apple Computer. Prior to her work in the private sector, she held numerous positions in education, including policy leader as the first director of education technology for the State of Texas.

Ms. Fivecoat has been a teacher, administrator, and university researcher, but her most relevant ties to education and technology is the grounding she receives daily from her large extended family of eight children and eleven grand children. She is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, from which she holds both Masters and Bachelors (cum laude) degrees in mathematics and computer science education.

 

 

 

 

 

  
 

John M. Costilla, Vice President, Marketing
A recent addition to WeAreTeachers, John is responsible for all sales and marketing efforts in building WeAreTeachers as the leading provider of teacher-generated content.

John is also responsible for managing all business affiliate and partnership programs. John brings a wealth of experience in developing organizational structure and branding. John has developed sales and marketing programs for leading organizations, including EDUCATION 2020 (an online virtual learning curriculum), and HOSTS Learning (a leading mentoring program).

Prior to joining WeAreTeachers, John worked for Pearson Achievement Solutions as VP of K-12 Marketing to launch a research-based professional development solution. John's background includes 16 years of experience in sales, marketing, and business development at Plato Learning, Lightspan, and Jostens Learning.

At Plato and Lightspan, John was responsible for marketing communications and branding, as well as state and national marketing programs and sales support. He received the Lightspan President's Award in 2003 in recognition for his companywide contributions. At Jostens, John was a top sales performer and territory manager receiving the Circle of Excellence award for his contributions. Prior to Jostens, John was an educator at the middle-school level in Texas. He is a graduate of Texas Tech University with degrees in Secondary Education, Computer Information Systems, and English.

  
 

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