Stronger Schools. Smarter Solutions.

Catapult Learning partners with K–12 schools and districts to accelerate achievement, strengthen instructional capacity, and close learning gaps—backed by nearly 50 years of proven results.
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The Catapult Learning Difference

With nearly five decades of experience, Catapult Learning delivers academic intervention, high-dosage tutoring, and professional development—grounded in research and built to support diverse learners. Whether students need foundational skill-building, behavioral support, or individualized instruction, our programs are designed to meet your district’s goals.

We work with public, nonpublic, and charter schools to ensure services align with district priorities, funding streams, and instructional goals. Backed by a team of dedicated educators and driven by data, Catapult Learning helps close achievement gaps and build capacity from the inside out.

What We Deliver

Accelerated Academic Growth

Targeted, evidence-based instruction that meets individual learner needs and drives measurable results.

Whole Child & Family Support

Wraparound services—including mental health supports and family engagement—to improve student well-being and readiness to learn.

Data-Driven Accountability

Ongoing assessments and progress monitoring ensure transparency, demonstrate impact, and inform continuous improvement.

Professional Development That Builds Capacity

Job-embedded, research-based training that equips teachers and leaders to improve instruction and sustain long-term growth.

Nationally Recognized Quality

We uphold rigorous standards in training, service, and outcomes—recognized by Cognia’s System of Distinction and other national accreditations.

Regulatory and Funding Expertise

We partner with 2,100+ schools, including 18 of the 20 largest U.S. districts and DoDEA, bringing expertise in compliance and funding.
Providing nearly
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Our Leadership Team

Rob Klapper joined FullBloom in October 2024 as President of the School Solutions Division. In this role, Rob leads key initiatives around contracting with public and private K-12 schools to deliver tailored programs aimed at helping students achieve sustained academic gains. He also focuses on expanding access to behavioral and emotional support in education, and driving greater professional development opportunities for teachers. Rob brings over three decades of experience in transforming organizations and fostering innovation across various industries. Prior to joining FullBloom, Rob served as CEO of Zollege, a healthcare career school, where he led a transformation resulting in drastic improvements in the student graduation rate and job placement rate for students earning healthcare-related certifications. Prior to Zollege, Rob led growth initiatives for several other education and technology firms serving as CEO of Empowered Education, President and CEO of Ashworth College, President and CEO of Insurance.com, and President and CEO of One Day University. Rob is also a founding member of Junior Achievement’s (JA) Global Advisory Council. JA is a leading global NGO that creates, develops, and implements hands-on educational programs and experiences related to entrepreneurship, work readiness, and financial literacy, serving over 15 million young people annually. Currently residing in San Francisco, CA, Rob earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from Franklin & Marshall College, and later went on to earn his M.B.A with a concentration in Marketing from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia.

Michal Kisilevitz joined FullBloom in May 2016 as Senior Vice President of Corporate Operations. Prior to joining FullBloom, Michal was the Executive Director, Joint Venture Advisory Group, at Water Street Partners, where she was also a member of the firm’s Senior Leadership team. Her work at Water Street included advising executives on governance, strategy, organization and other business challenges, as well as leading the firm’s membership business, where she spearheaded efforts to grow its member base. Prior to Water Street Partners, Michal was a Managing Director at the Corporate Executive Board (CEB), where her advisory work focused on Human Resources, compensation, and benefits. She managed two businesses at the Board, significantly growing the company’s benefits and compensation businesses. She came to the CEB from McKinsey & Company, where she was an Associate Principal primarily advising financial institutions on organizational performance and effectiveness challenges. Michal holds a B.A. in Business Administration and Economics from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and an MBA in Finance and Strategic Management from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Ellen McGahey is Catapult Learning’s Territory Vice President for the Midwest territory and provides operational oversight and leadership for all Catapult Learning programs delivered in the region. Ellen joined Catapult in 2006 as a Title I teacher and has held various leadership roles in the Midwest and on a national level since. Prior to joining the Catapult Team, Ellen was a teacher and curriculum developer at a school in the Archdiocese of Detroit. She has over two decades of experience providing thought leadership, program development, and support to school administrators as they work to provide critical support services to their staff and students. Ellen received her bachelor’s degree in education from Wayne State University, Detroit and her master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix.

Devon Wible serves as the Vice President of Teaching and Learning at Catapult Learning, where she leads the design, development, and implementation of high-impact academic programs and instructional initiatives. She oversees curriculum development, instructional quality, special education, and academic services—driving efforts that empower educators and improve student outcomes. Devon is passionate about ensuring equitable access to rigorous instruction and has championed initiatives in literacy and math intervention, high-dosage tutoring, professional development, and data-informed teaching practices.

Under her leadership, Catapult has expanded its use of evidence-based programs, adaptive technology, and educator training models that support measurable academic growth. Most recently, her teams contributed to a 5% year-over-year increase in students meeting national growth benchmarks in reading and math. Devon partners across teams to align strategy, execution, and innovation in service of Catapult’s mission to close learning gaps and create brighter futures for all students.

Devon began her career as a high school teacher and Teach For America corps member in Camden, NJ. She holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Princeton University and a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Kansas.

Annette Charles is Catapult Learning’s Territory Vice President for the South territory and provides operational oversight and leadership for all Catapult Learning programs delivered in the region.  Her division delivers services for public and non-public schools, including instruction, intervention, and professional development. Annette has nearly 2 decades of experience maintaining strong professional relationships with key personnel in school districts and customer service. In addition to her excellent management and communication skills, she has five years of educational experience as an assistant principal in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District. She received a master’s degree in education administration from the University of Texas and a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from Northeastern University in Boston.

Diane Rymer is Catapult Learning’s Territory Vice President for the Mid-Atlantic and provides operational oversight and leadership for all Catapult Learning programs delivered in the region. Previously, Diane served as Catapult Learning’s Vice President of Professional Development and was responsible for the overall development and implementation of all professional development programs. She has extensive experience providing thought leadership, direction, and support to school administrators as they lead complex instructional change and foster a culture of learning in their schools. Diane brings a wealth of professional development experience, including Supervisor of Professional Development at Baltimore County Public Schools and Assistant Director of Professional Development at Maryland Public Television. Diane earned her Master of Science/Technology for Educators from John Hopkins University and her Bachelor of Arts in elementary education from Loyola University, Maryland.

Kim Seoudy is Catapult Learning’s Vice President of Recruitment, driving the strategic direction and operations of our talent acquisition team across the nation. Kim joined the Catapult Learning team in 2022. She has extensive experience leading teams of recruiters to meet the needs of student-focused organizations including Teach For America, TNTP, and KIPP Texas Public Schools. Kim began her career as a high school English teacher and continues to hold the classroom close to her heart. She is driven by a commitment to ensure every child has access to an inspiring and empowering education. Kim earned a Bachelor of Arts in cultural anthropology, psychology and Spanish from Duke University and an MBA at The University of Texas at San Antonio.

Jessica Petersen has been in the field of education, serving students and teachers, for nearly 20 years. She has a passion for education and experience in addressing the unique needs of school districts pertaining to teacher and leadership growth and development.

Jessica is honored to lead FullBloom’s professional development (PD) business and to oversee the expansion of relevant and timely PD offerings that promote both educator and student success. Prior to working with FullBloom, Petersen served as the vice president, professional services at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH). While at HMH, Petersen successfully led transformation efforts across professional services with focused recruiting efforts, enablement, and execution of a services strategy to increase revenue and customer satisfaction. Before HMH, she spent a decade working for Kaplan K12 Learning Services in various roles. Petersen started her career working in the classroom as a K-12 teacher.

Bill Backall is Catapult Learning’s Senior Vice President for the Northeast and provides operational oversight and leadership for all Catapult Learning programs delivered in the region. Joining the Catapult Learning family in 2000, Bill has since held positions at various levels of management within our operations teams and leverages nearly two decades of experience in ensuring operational excellence in his region. Bill earned his MBA in Management Information Science from Drexel University and a B.S. in Business Administration from Villanova University.

Stephen Freeman is the Founder of Catapult Learning. He previously held the position of President and Chief Executive Officer. His professional experience—spanning four decades—has focused on the development and management of educationally related services programs for nonpublic and public schools. Stephen is a school psychologist as well as a licensed clinical psychologist, and has practiced as both. Stephen holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and master’s degree in School Psychology from Temple University.

The Core5 values guide how we make decisions, treat each other, and work together to shape brighter paths for children, their families, and our communities. These values are action-oriented—reflecting how our team members live them out in a way that creates impact for life.

Transparent

Communicate clearly, openly, and directly.

  • We share information with each other, students and their families, and our community.
  • We build trust by cultivating a positive work environment.
  • We streamline processes together, so we achieve better.

Decisive

Demonstrate a bias for action.

  • We have a mindset that prioritizes swift and proactive decision-making.
  • We encourage calculated risk-taking, even amid uncertainty or incomplete information.
  • We foster agility, innovation, and results-driven behavior.

Humble

Acknowledge and learn from mistakes.

  • We believe a humble workplace cultivates collaboration, empathy, and openness.
  • We believe that humility encourages teamwork and a positive work environment.
  • We believe that humility, teamwork, and positivity drive organizational success.

Accountable

Embrace personal ownership.

  • We take ownership of our actions, decisions, and outcomes.
  • We are reliable and responsible for delivering on our commitments.
  • We hold ourselves and each other accountable for results.

Inclusive

Promote respect, representation, and belonging.

  • We welcome, appreciate, and support each other.
  • We build authentic teams who do our best work, value diverse opinions, and embrace other’s differences.
  • We care and make a difference to each other and the communities we serve.

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