About

The UXperience site acts as a BOK for the UX team at K12 Inc. We plan to share ideas and articles of interest with each other, and we would like to generate ideas with you, the reader, as well.

Bios

Ari Weissman	Usability Specialist
With K12 since May 2006
Education Background:	B.S., Engineering Psychology, Tufts University, 2003
Work Background:	2 years teaching English in Junior High School - Kobe, Japan
Pet Projects / Interests	Visual Representations of data Classroom product
Interests Outside of Work:	Travel Outdoors activity - sports, hiking/camping, picnics Wine Tasting Did I mention travel?

Carol Smith	Senior Usability Specialist
With K12 since July 2006
Education Background:	M.S., Human-Computer Interaction (Computer Science), DePaul University, 2002B.A., Journalistic Photography & Videography (Independently Designed Major), Denison University, 1996
Work Background:	Usability/User Experience Consultant for large government agencies and Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and non profits.Previous work in journalism and customer service management.
Pet Projects / Interests	Virtual Academy K-8 and Accessibility
Interests Outside of Work:	Travel, Running, Usability Professionals’ Association

Anja Hollinger	User Experience Project Manager
With K12 since December 2006
Education Background:	B.S., Information Systems Management, Minor in Business Administration, Bridgewater College, VA, 2002
Work Background:	Implementing processes/procedures that provide organization and structure to projects, extensive documentation and quality control experience. Core background is in managing Learning Management Systems.
Interests Outside of Work:	Spending time with my husband and 3 cats, animal rescue work, knitting, crochet, sewing, any form of art, camping, kayaking, and LOVE 80’s music!!!