BEGiN Claimed Company
BEGiN is an award-winning education company bringing high-quality learning to kids globally. Our mission is to give children the best start possible through a comprehensive portfolio of digital, physical, and instructor-led learning experiences that build foundational skills and a lifelong love of learning.
BEGiN’s brands include HOMER, KidPass, codeSpark Academy, Little Passports and Mommy Nearest. We are backed by the most recognized names in early childhood development, including LEGO Ventures, Sesame Workshop, and Gymboree Play & Music.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR BRANDS
codeSpark Academy: https://codespark.com/
HOMER: https://learnwithhomer.com/
KidPass: https://kidpass.com/
Little Passports: https://www.littlepassports.com/
Mommy Nearest: https://www.mommynearest.com/ read more
Jody LeVos — Chief Learning Officer at BEGiN
Executive Bio
As Chief Learning Officer, Jody is responsible for leading HOMER’s team of learning design experts to craft an innovative, playful learning curriculum and provide data-driven insights for parents.
With over a decade of experience in the children’s media and early learning space, Jody has overseen the development of countless award-winning, play-to-learn products and experiences. She has worked with some of the world’s best-known ed-tech, children’s media, and toy companies, including roles at LeapFrog, VTech, KidKraft, and Mattel, where she has continually advocated the importance of learning through play.
Jody has a Ph.D. in Developmental Science, with a focus on children’s mathematical and cognitive development. She has published 18 peer-reviewed papers and chapters and contributed to numerous panels and channels, including CES Kids@Play, Hallmark’s “Home and Family,” and the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Screen Time Summit.
She co-founded the Bay Area's chapter of the Children's Media Association, where she also served a two-year term as Vice President and now serves as a mentor for rising talent. She currently serves as Board Trustee for Explo: an organization focused on helping students from grades 2-12 explore the world, develop agency to pursue their passions, and find their future selves.
Jody lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, two children, cat, and dog. She enjoys training and participating in endurance sports (triathlons, ultra-marathons)
With over a decade of experience in the children’s media and early learning space, Jody has overseen the development of countless award-winning, play-to-learn products and experiences. She has worked with some of the world’s best-known ed-tech, children’s media, and toy companies, including roles at LeapFrog, VTech, KidKraft, and Mattel, where she has continually advocated the importance of learning through play.
Jody has a Ph.D. in Developmental Science, with a focus on children’s mathematical and cognitive development. She has published 18 peer-reviewed papers and chapters and contributed to numerous panels and channels, including CES Kids@Play, Hallmark’s “Home and Family,” and the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Screen Time Summit.
She co-founded the Bay Area's chapter of the Children's Media Association, where she also served a two-year term as Vice President and now serves as a mentor for rising talent. She currently serves as Board Trustee for Explo: an organization focused on helping students from grades 2-12 explore the world, develop agency to pursue their passions, and find their future selves.
Jody lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, two children, cat, and dog. She enjoys training and participating in endurance sports (triathlons, ultra-marathons)
Executive Team Culture Ratings from BEGiN Employees
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BEGiN's Executive Team scores in the Top 5%
of similar sized companies on Comparably
of similar sized companies on Comparably
BEGiN's Executive Team at a Glance
Based on 70 ratings, BEGiN's employees are very satisfied with their Executive Team and give them an “A+” or 91/100. On average, Men provided higher ratings for their Executive Team compared to Women. Also, the Design department thinks more highly of the Executive Team relative to the Product department.
BEGiN's Executive Team ranks in the Top 5% of other companies in New York and Top 5% of other companies on Comparably that also have 201-500 Employees.
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