Barbara Kurshan
Director/Board Member at FableVision, Inc.
Net worth: 412 276 $ as of 30/05/2024
Profile
Barbara L.
Kurshan is currently the Director at American Public University System, Inc., the Director at FableVision, Inc., and the Executive Director-Academic Innovation at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education.
Previously, she served as the Co-Chief Executive Officer at Core Learning Group LLC, Chairman at Education Design Studio, Inc., Director at Interscholastic Trading Co., LLC, Executive Director at Curriki, and Chief Academic Officer at Bigchalk.com, Inc. She also held positions as an Independent Director at American Public Education, Inc., Executive Vice President at WorldSage, Inc., and President at Educorp Consultants Corp.
Dr. Kurshan received her undergraduate degree from Tulane University (Louisiana) and her graduate degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University in 1976.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/03/2024 | 23,694 ( 0.13% ) | 412 276 $ | 30/05/2024 |
Barbara Kurshan active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
FableVision, Inc.
 FableVision, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services FableVision, Inc. provides gaming software and web development services. The private company is based in Boston, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
| University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
American Public University System, Inc.
 American Public University System, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services American Public University System, Inc. offers online degree programs through American Public University and American Military University. The company was founded by James P. Etter in 2002 and is headquartered in Charles Town, WV. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Barbara Kurshan
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION, INC. | Director/Board Member | 16/05/2024 |
Education Design Studio, Inc.
 Education Design Studio, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Education Design Studio, Inc. develops technology regarding education. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Chairman | 31/12/2018 |
WorldSage, Inc.
 WorldSage, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services WorldSage, Inc. provides online educational services through broadcasting internet, including streaming services, integrated ecommerce solutions and through media players. It is formerly known as GlobalMedia.com. The company was founded in John Grillos and Barbara Kurshan in the year 2006. It is headquartered in Cupertino, CA. | Director/Board Member | 19/06/2013 |
Curriki
 Curriki Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Curriki is a nonprofit organization that focuses on open education and open-source software. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company aims to empower educators and engage learners by reinventing how educational content is created, shared, and delivered. Curriki's innovative technology solutions break down traditional barriers to ensure that all students can reach their full potential. The company was founded by Kim Jones, and Pamela Schaffer has been the CEO of the company since 2022. | Director/Board Member | 28/02/2010 |
Bigchalk.com, Inc.
 Bigchalk.com, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Bigchalk was founded in 1999 with the combined assets of ProQuest's K-12 division and Infonautics Inc.'s K-12 business. The company supplies comprehensive reference databases, using pictures, magazines, newspapers, as well as audio and visuals, to make learning more interactive and enjoyable. The ProQuest Co. recently acquired bigchalk and is fully integrating it into ProQuest Information & Learning (www.il.proquest.com) | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/2000 |
Training of Barbara Kurshan
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | Graduate Degree |
| Tulane University (Louisiana) | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION, INC. | Consumer Services |
| Private companies | 8 |
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WorldSage, Inc.
WorldSage, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services WorldSage, Inc. provides online educational services through broadcasting internet, including streaming services, integrated ecommerce solutions and through media players. It is formerly known as GlobalMedia.com. The company was founded in John Grillos and Barbara Kurshan in the year 2006. It is headquartered in Cupertino, CA. | Consumer Services |
Interscholastic Trading Co., LLC
 Interscholastic Trading Co., LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Interscholastic Trading Co., LLC provides online auction services to the education market. It also provides assets which include classroom furniture and fixtures, instructional materials and supplies, lab equipment, physical education equipment, computers/technology, foodservice equipment and supplies, vehicles, office furniture and equipment, maintenance and custodial equipment. The company was founded by Kevin Lieberman, Kelly Pope and Melissa Rich in 2004 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Curriki
Curriki Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Curriki is a nonprofit organization that focuses on open education and open-source software. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company aims to empower educators and engage learners by reinventing how educational content is created, shared, and delivered. Curriki's innovative technology solutions break down traditional barriers to ensure that all students can reach their full potential. The company was founded by Kim Jones, and Pamela Schaffer has been the CEO of the company since 2022. | Commercial Services |
FableVision, Inc.
FableVision, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services FableVision, Inc. provides gaming software and web development services. The private company is based in Boston, MA. | Technology Services |
Educorp Consultants Corp.
 Educorp Consultants Corp. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Educorp Consultants Corp. provides engineering and business consultancy services. The private company is based in Roanoke. | Industrial Services |
Education Design Studio, Inc.
Education Design Studio, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Education Design Studio, Inc. develops technology regarding education. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Finance |
Bigchalk.com, Inc.
Bigchalk.com, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Bigchalk was founded in 1999 with the combined assets of ProQuest's K-12 division and Infonautics Inc.'s K-12 business. The company supplies comprehensive reference databases, using pictures, magazines, newspapers, as well as audio and visuals, to make learning more interactive and enjoyable. The ProQuest Co. recently acquired bigchalk and is fully integrating it into ProQuest Information & Learning (www.il.proquest.com) | Technology Services |
| Core Learning Group LLC |
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