ECS Learning Systems
Mary Jo Eldridge has a diverse range of work experience spanning over several decades. Mary Jo began their career at Apple Inc., where they held roles as a Systems Engineer & Sales Support and later as a Business Development Executive and Higher Education Sales Team Manager.
In 1994, Mary Jo joined Dell, where they held several managerial positions, including Manager of Higher Education Marketing, Manager of Higher Education Strategic Intelligence (Research), and Senior Manager of Public Programs & Initiatives. During their time at Dell, they played a key role in transforming the company's marketing and intelligence systems and achieving significant growth in the Higher Education market.
Mary Jo also worked as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney at the Franklin County Prosecutor's Office and as an Assistant State Attorney at the State Attorney's Office in Florida's 10th Judicial Circuit. In both roles, they demonstrated their ability to effectively manage criminal caseloads, prosecute crimes, and negotiate plea deals.
Prior to their current role, Mary Jo served as the Chief Business Development Officer at Asteria Education, Inc. | ECS Learning Systems. Mary Jo was responsible for driving business development initiatives and played a crucial role in the company's growth.
Additionally, Mary Jo has experience as a Consultant and General Manager at Corporate Process Re-Engineering LLC and as a Senior Director in both the Corporate Development and Public Affairs departments at K12 Inc. (Fuel Education). Mary Jo was involved in various projects, including acquisitions and partnerships, due diligence activities, and state planning sessions.
Mary Jo currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer at ECS Learning Systems. Mary Jo also holds the same role at Vibist Content Solutions / Asteria Learning, Inc., where they oversee the provision of content development, review, and localization services for new and existing curriculum.
Mary Jo Eldridge holds a diverse education history. Mary Jo obtained a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from Saint Louis University in 2005. Mary Jo also completed a Master of Science (MS) in Applied Statistics (Animal Breeding & Genetics) from the University of Missouri-Columbia from 1984 to 1987. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Animal Science from the same institution from 1981 to 1984. It is worth noting that there are multiple listings of a Master of Science (MS) degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia, but no specific details are provided for these additional degrees.
Apart from their academic achievements, Mary Jo Eldridge has also obtained additional certifications. In 2008, they obtained a License to Practice Law from the Florida Bar Association. More recently, in August 2022, they completed a certification in "Developing Leadership Presence" from LinkedIn.
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ECS Learning Systems
At ECS Learning Systems, our mission is to inspire the heart of educators to reveal the brilliance of every child. We develop supplemental and blended learning solutions under the STAAR MASTER® brand to help students in Grades K–12 achieve academic success and master state standards. With over 40 years of history, we have always been by Texas teachers for Texas teachers. In fact, no one knows and understands content better than us. Our quality and rigor are second to none. As the “experts’ experts,” we work directly with state agencies and dozens of publishers to ensure that content is standards-aligned and ready for Texas students. ECS Learning Systems, Inc. was founded in 1982 and acquired by Asteria Learning, Inc. in 2020. The company produces high-quality print and digital TEKS mastery materials, professional development, and personalized instruction services. We help over 700,000 students annually through our STAAR MASTER® offerings. Located in Spring Branch, Texas, we also serve education publishers and state agencies by employing a proprietary training program to perform comprehensive custom curriculum services. We specialize in curriculum development, curriculum review, and standards alignment.
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