Nerdy Announces Appointment of Stuart Udell, Accomplished EdTech Executive, to Its Board of Directors
11 August 2022 - 3:00PM
Business Wire
Longtime Director Erik Blachford Steps Down
Nerdy Inc. (NYSE: NRDY), parent company of Varsity Tutors, the
popular online tutoring platform used by students from elementary
school through college and adulthood, today announced the
appointment of Stuart Udell to the company’s Board of Directors.
Udell brings extensive Education industry experience to the board,
including previous CEO roles at Achieve3000, K12 Inc. (now Stride,
Inc.), Catapult Learning, and Penn Foster. Udell’s appointment
comes as the company continues to expand Varsity Tutors for
Schools, a suite of offerings designed specifically to provide
supplemental support to school districts across the country online
at scale.
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Nerdy announces appointment of Stuart
Udell, accomplished EdTech executive, to its Board of Directors.
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“Stuart is one of the most accomplished leaders in education
technology, and joins the Nerdy board at a time when we’re
significantly evolving and expanding our offerings for K12
schools,” said Chuck Cohn, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer of Nerdy. “His track record for building and leading
successful EdTech companies by scaling growth with districts and
administrators makes him an invaluable addition to our team at this
exciting time.”
Udell’s experience includes serving most recently as the Chief
Executive Officer of Achieve3000, a PK-12 digital instructional
platform. Prior to Achieve3000, he served as CEO of K12 Inc.
(Stride, Inc.), CEO of Catapult Learning, CEO of Penn Foster, and
held leadership roles at Kaplan and Renaissance Learning.
“I’ve gotten to know Chuck and the leadership team at Nerdy, and
have been impressed by their strategy and vision,” said Udell. “As
students, parents, and educators are rethinking the role
supplemental learning and online learning platforms can play, no
company is as well positioned as Nerdy, and I look forward to
partnering with the team to shape what’s ahead.”
In addition to his extensive corporate leadership, Udell is the
recipient of the Education Warrior Award from the I Have a Dream
Foundation and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National
Dropout Prevention Center. He also serves as a Commissioner on
AASA’s Learning 2025 National Commission on Student-Centered
Equity-Focused Education.
Udell fills the Nerdy Board seat previously held by Erik
Blachford, who has resigned concurrently with Udell joining after
nearly seven years as a successful and valued board member of
Nerdy, which included advising the Company through its public
offering.
“Erik has been a trusted advisor to me and the Nerdy leadership
team over the years, and I’m grateful for the counsel and
contributions he provided through a critical growth period for the
company,” added Cohn.
About Nerdy Inc.
Nerdy (NYSE: NRDY) is a leading platform for live online
learning, with a mission to transform the way people learn through
technology. The Company’s purpose-built proprietary platform
leverages technology, including AI, to connect learners of all ages
to experts, delivering superior value on both sides of the network.
Nerdy’s comprehensive learning destination provides learning
experiences across 3,000+ subjects and multiple formats—including
one-on-one instruction, small group classes, large format group
classes, and adaptive self-study. Nerdy’s flagship business,
Varsity Tutors, is one of the nation’s largest platforms for live
online tutoring and classes. Its solutions are available directly
to students and consumers, as well as through schools and other
institutions. Learn more about Nerdy at https://www.nerdy.com/.
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