Meet Our Team
Eduardo AparicioPresident/CEO
A veteran of over 25 years in the publishing industry, Eduardo has created award-winning products for PreK–12 and higher education in English and Spanish. Eduardo earned a BS in Linguistics from Georgetown University and an M.B.A. from UT-Austin McCombs School of Business.
Eduardo AparicioPresident/CEO
Pedro UrbinaVice President of Content and Development
Pedro is a strong advocate for learning in multiple languages, social equity, and recognizing that every child can learn. His 25+ years as an editor in educational publishing cover all learning and curriculum levels—PreK to 16. He holds a BA in Spanish and History from Tufts University.
Pedro UrbinaVice President of Content and Development
Joni BoudreauxVP of Finance
Joni is an experienced accountant with over 20 years of experience in CFO and Business Management services. A gifted problem solver, Joni loves to dig into a messy spreadsheet or accounting conundrum, where her tenacious spirit guides her to swift resolutions. Joni holds an MBA in Accounting from LSU Shreveport.
Joni BoudreauxVP of Finance
Patricia FontanalsEditorial Director
Patricia has more than 15 years of experience in the publishing industry as a writer, translator, content editor, and manager. Patricia holds a BA in sociology and an MEd in bilingual and bicultural education from the University of Texas at Austin.
Patricia FontanalsEditorial Director
Julie ClarkSupervising Editor
Julie has spent over 30 years in education and publishing developing curriculum that creates positive, equitable, and culturally responsive learning opportunities. She was an English instructor in France where she taught business English as well as ELT to teens and young adults. She has served as a content writer and editorial lead specializing in K–12 language arts educational materials. Julie has an MA in teaching from Emmanuel College in Boston, MA.
Julie ClarkSenior Managing Editor
Jane Archer FeinsteinExecutive Editor
Jane has 25 years of experience as a writer, editor, and manager, creating ELA print and digital materials for students and teachers in RLA and Assessment. She holds a PhD in American Literature from The University of Texas at Austin and has 15 years of experience teaching university-level classes in Literature, Popular Culture, and Composition.
Jane Archer FeinsteinExecutive Editor
David StirlingDigital Publishing Product Manager
David has more than 20 years of experience in the K–12 publishing field, managing print and digital projects from concept to completion. He specializes in digital strategy, workflow optimization, and content management. His primary focus is understanding a problem from both a content and technical perspective to find the best solution. David has a BA in philosophy with a concentration in world languages.
David StirlingDigital Publishing Product Manager
Tim BayhaSenior Art Director/Designer
Tim has over 25 years of design experience, with more than 20 of them at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt as Executive Design Manager. He has been involved with design prototyping of new programs and their navigation systems. He has overseen the conceptualization and development of covers and packaging for PreK–12. Tim holds a BS in Studio Art from Skidmore College.
Tim BayhaSenior Art Director/Designer
Alison O’Brien MuffPhoto Permissions and Rights Manager
Alison has over 15 years of experience in art and photo production, working with leading academic and commercial publishing houses. She has had the opportunity to work with such notable companies as National Geographic Kids, Penguin Random House, Pearson, and Heinemann. Alison holds a BFA from Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, PA.
Alison O’Brien MuffPhoto Permissions and
Rights Manager
Isabel ArnaudArt Buyer/Designer/Illustrator
Isabel has over 20 years of experience in ELT art buying/designing and illustration, working with leading academic and commercial publishing houses. She has had the opportunity to work with such notable companies as Pearson, Richmond Publishing, ASC, University of Dayton Publishing, Santillana, and Rednova Learning. Isabel holds a Diploma in Illustration from the Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes.
Isabel ArnaudArt Buyer/Designer/
Illustrator
Samantha JosephSenior Operations Specialist
With over 15 years of experience, Samantha specializes in process innovation, optimizing workflows, and making data-driven decisions to enhance productivity. Her expertise includes increasing team efficiency, leading training initiatives, and managing the development of curriculum products. Samantha holds a BA in Business Administration from Berkeley College and an MS in Childhood Education & Special Education from Touro University.
Samantha JosephSenior Operations Specialist
Sandra MercadoSenior Project Manager
With over 20 years of experience in publishing and advertising as a managing editor, writer, sourcing specialist, and project manager, Sandra supervises production and editorial teams across time zones, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality print and digital materials to the client. Sandra holds a BA in Business Administration from the University of Puerto Rico and an MA in Vocal Performance from Temple University.