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Salt Lake City, Utah

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Richard A. Lena

Richard A. Lena

M.Ed, Founder and Lead Developer

As an editorial lead, Matt works closely with clients and customers to develop and deliver high-quality products. Matt helps select, develop, and guide project teams throughout the development process.Matt’s 20 years of experience in education and educational publishing help guide his day-to-day work. After completing a B.A. in Mathematics for Secondary Education from the University of Northern Colorado, Matt began his career as a high school math teacher in Colorado. He transitioned from the classroom into the district office to lead K-12 mathematics after earning an M.A. in Mathematics Teaching, also from UNC. Matt moved into educational publishing in roles such as Editorial Director at Cambium Learning Group, Director of Product Management at School Specialty, Department Head for Elementary Mathematics at Big Ideas Learning, and Senior Product Manager at Didax. He currently teaches in the Developmental Mathematics Program at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah.    Matt enjoys spending time with his family at home and in the outdoors. He plays guitar and likes listening to many different musical styles and genres. He and his wife are parents to six children and one very active border collie.

Atlanta, GA

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Bumblecat

Bumblecat

Bumblecat Design & Illustration, LLC, has been working closely with Brattle for many years, creating a wide array of digital and traditional Illustration for various educational programs and book covers. We have provided marketing materials, content development, corporate rebranding, and even animated holiday cards, just to name a few. Samuel Valentino, the sole proprietor of Bumblecat, has bachelor’s degrees in both illustration and history, both of which has helped him in his professional life. With over 20 years in publishing, a whole generation of schoolchildren across the globe have grown up learning from educational materials with Bumblecat illustrations! Much of the illustration is for PreK to 12, gracing the pages of many a textbook. Samuel is currently a content creator and writer for an online social studies program. Additionally, Samuel has written and illustrated multiple children’s books, published by Brattle. His Silver Rings won gold medals from both the Benjamin Franklin and Moonbeam awards. True to his education, Samuel enjoys both art and reading. History and fantasy are preferred topics. Museum exhibits are always a favorite, as well as creating his own artwork in traditional media. When he steps away from his desk or computer, he practices Taekwondo.

Laguna Niguel, CA​

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Shirley

Shirley

Ph.D., Academic Consultant and Educational Advisor

Dallas, TX

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Richard A. Lena

Richard A. Lena

M.Ed, Founder and Lead Developer

Marzetta Alexandre

Marzetta Alexandre

Editorial Lead

Chicago, IL

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Carol Karton

Carol Karton

Editorial Director

Lauren Woodrow

Lauren Woodrow

Art/Production Manager

Philadelphia, PA

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Mat Wolff

Mat Wolff

Director of Projects

Mat joined Brattle in 2021 as a project manager and was recently promoted to Director of Projects in 2023 to support Brattle’s growing project base, partners and contributors, and new product development. Prior to working with Brattle, Mat served as the Associate Director of the Houston Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and Architecture Center Houston. He spent a decade managing programs and projects that educated students, professionals, and the public about architecture and design. He holds a BFA in Sculpture from the University of Houston. Mat keeps his undergrad skills sharp with creative practices like quilting and drawing. His favorite reads are graphic novels and short stories. Mat shares his South Philly rowhouse with the Marchesa Louisa, a once displaced chihuahua with a mysterious past.