“Whereas the physical and religious obligations that accompany Ramadan may seem more concrete, the values we cultivate and grow during this month are deeply personal, and they shift throughout the seasons of our lives,” writes Maneeza Dawood, Ph.D. “As a Muslim woman growing up in the United States, my religious and cultural background has helped me navigate these shifts in personal values over the years.”
Continue ReadingFrom the Basketball Court to the Principal’s Office: Empowering Students to Be the Best They Can Be
“My personal mission to empower students to reach their potential became a guiding principle as I explored new professional opportunities beyond the classroom and school setting,” writes Jerry Jones. “That led me to BrainPOP, whose mission is to empower kids to shape the world around them and within them.”
Continue ReadingMy Unexpected Journey to a Career in Edtech
“Truth be told, I didn’t seek out a position in edtech,” writes Jessica Jalowiec. “Thanks to a double layoff season in 2021 ushered in by COVID, an incredible opportunity to join the growing consumer marketing team at BrainPOP appeared after months of soul-searching, LinkedIn perusing, and manifesting my career aspirations.”
Continue ReadingThe Dad Days of Summer
Summer break is upon us! Four BrainPOP dads share how they’ll squeeze every last drop of sunlight out of the season with their kids. And they’ve got some practical lessons planned along the way, too.
Continue ReadingThe Jewish Heritage That Shapes My Values and My Work at BrainPOP
“Living these work values, which are also an integral part of my Jewish identity, allows me to show up at work each day as my whole self,” writes Talya Horowitz, talent acquisition manager at BrainPOP.
Continue ReadingBe Well: The BrainPOP Approach to Employee Wellness and Well-Being
The BrainPOP People Team leans heavily on two of our work values—lead with empathy, and learn and improve together—as we plan our annual wellness roadmap.
Continue ReadingGrowing Up on BrainPOP: 8 Employees Share Their Stories
BrainPOPpers recount their classroom memories of Tim and Moby, and share what inspired them to join the company.
Continue ReadingPassing the Torch: Leading a People-First Culture Into the Future
Building an empowering and inspiring organizational culture is both an art and a science—the product of hundreds of decisions made over time and in close partnership among many individuals. Kavita Vora and Maya Kadar Kovalsky share lessons from their work cultivating an employee-centric workplace at BrainPOP.
Continue ReadingWhat Hispanic Heritage Month Means to Me
A BrainPOP scriptwriter reflects on an evolving relationship with her Hispanic heritage, which has helped shape some of her favorite related BrainPOP topics.
Continue ReadingMoms, It’s Time to Celebrate Yourselves and Each Other
The best gift we can give ourselves and our fellow moms is authenticity and grace.
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