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Heartsoft, Inc. Names Kathleen M. Hurley to Board of Directors
TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 11, 2000--Heartsoft, Inc. announced today that education technology specialist Kathy M. Hurley has joined the company's Board of Directors effective January 1, 2000.
Hurley is a leader in the educational technology industry with over 25 years executive level sales and marketing experience in major educational technology companies, most recently being named Vice President of Marketing for Netschools of Atlanta, GA. Prior to joining Netschools, Ms. Hurley served as Vice President of Marketing of The Learning Company School Division. Her extensive background includes similar executive positions with SkillsBank, Mindscape, Grolier Electronic Publishing, and
Developmental Learning Materials (DLM). She also served for 5 years as the Education Industry Consultant at IBM K-12 Eduquest.
"We are honored to have Kathy Hurley join the board of directors of Heartsoft," said Benjamin Shell, Heartsoft, Inc. chairman and co-founder. "Kathy is one of the most highly respected leaders in education technology. Her reputation and experience in marketing, sales, and business development are sure to greatly benefit the company and its shareholders."
"With the release of our new secure children's browser, Internet Safari©, in early 2000, Heartsoft will be facing unique new opportunities, and Kathy's addition to our board will surely help the company to fully leverage those opportunities," said Shell.
Ms. Hurley's contribution to the field of educational technology is recognized by her inclusion on numerous boards, including the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA), International Society for Technology Education, EdPress, Little Planet Publishing, Target Consumer Advisory Board, Council of Great City Schools, and The International Reading Association Committee on Technology and Literacy. She is the recipient of numerous awards and is a frequent speaker and panelist.
About Heartsoft, Inc.
Heartsoft, Inc. (OTC BB: HTSF) publishes and distributes multimedia educational software products for early-learning students to schools and homes nationwide. |
