About Us
Led by Early Education Experts
An Experienced, Innovative,
and Passionate Team
Our organization is led by early education experts who bring unique competencies and experience.
Our collaboration with the Saul Zaentz Early Education Initiative at the Harvard Graduate School of Education provides Nouvelle school leaders with high-quality professional learning
Our organization has 20+ years of experience, including developing the largest global education franchise network with 600+ schools throughout the world.
Esther Wojcicki
Esther Wojcicki
The Godmother of Silicon Valley.
Leading American educator
Journalist
Leader in Blending Learning
Wojcicki is a leading American educator, journalist and mother. Leader in Blending Learning and the integration of technology into education, she is the founder of the Media Arts program at Palo Alto High School, where she built a journalism program from a small group of 20 students in 1984 to one of the largest in the nation including 600 students, five additional journalism teachers, and nine award-winning journalism publications. Wojcicki serves as Vice Chair of Creative Commons and has previously worked as a professional journalist for multiple publications and blogs regularly for The Huffington Post.
Esther has been intimately involved with Google and GoogleEdu since its inception, where she was one of the leaders in setting up the Google Teacher Academy and remains a guiding force.
With two Honorary Doctorate Degrees – Palo Alto University (2013) and Rhode Island School of Design (2016). She was California Teacher of the Year in 2002 by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing; a recipient of the Gold Key by Columbia Scholastic Press Association in recognition of her outstanding devotion to the cause of the school press; a board member of Alliance for Excellent Education in Washington, DC, and on the Board of Newseum in DC; and a has been a consultant for the U.S Department of Education, Hewlett Foundation, Carnegie Foundation for Advancement of Teaching, Google, Silicon Valley Education Foundation and Time Magazine Education.
The Godmother of Silicon Valley.
A leading American educator, journalist, and mother | Leader in Blending Learning
Lynn Archer
Lynn Archer
Education Director
Doctorate of Educational Leadership
Lynn has a doctorate degree in educational leadership from Western University in Ontario, a master of arts degree in language and literacy, and a post graduate certificate in transformative educational leadership from the University of British Columbia,
Lynn Archer is an educator who believes passionately in equity, belonging, and learning for all. For over 35 years, Lynn has been supporting children’s and adults’ learning in school systems in British Columbia, Canada. During this time, Lynn has been a teacher, consultant, principal, and most recently an assistant superintendent for the Richmond School District. Lynn has a master’s degree from the University of British Columbia, a post graduate certificate in Transformative Educational Leadership, and is currently a doctoral candidate at Western University in London, Ontario.
Chief Learning Officer
Master from the University of British Columbia
Doctoral candidate at Western University in London, Ontario
Chris Bennett
Chris Bennett
Learning and Engagement Specialist
Associate Professor Learning, Design, and Technology at Stanford
Game Designer
Chris Bennett is an award-winning Game Designer and Stanford-invited lecturer who has combined creative ideas with digital engagement to reach millions of players with his credited games. Chris teaches, studies, and practices ways to apply his science of Game Design Thinking to improve lives in the real world.
Chris has over 20 years of experience in the entertainment software industry, including three very successful franchises; The Sims, Diner Dash, and Tiger Woods PGA Tour.
Chris has talked about games and game design for major media outlets, including NBC TV, NPR, Forbes.com, and the San Francisco Chronicle. He is called on by organizations such as Stanford University, University of California Berkeley, and USAID for his game design expertise.
Learning and Engagement Specialist
Associate Professor Learning, Design, and Technology at Stanford
Game Designer
Katherine Tong
Katherine Tong
EdTech Business Strategist and Entrepreneur
Harvard Alumni
Private Equity Advisor
Katherine Tong is a business consultant/strategist specialized in education sector with broad experience in education technology and cross-curricular curriculum design and implementation in public and private schools.
Katherine has extensive management and operation experience in planning, product development, and project management. Sector experience includes early stage to multinational public companies in technology, education, resource, and visual arts industries in North America.
With a passion in international travel, culinary arts, and arts, Katherine served as board member and volunteer at various community and non-profit organizations.
Katherine completed an undergraduate computer science degree program from Cornell University and earned a master’s degree in business and management system from Harvard University
EdTech Business Strategist and Entrepreneur
Harvard Alumni
Private Equity Advisor
Fernando Cofiel
Fernando Cofiel
Chief Operations Officer
EAESP FGV graduated.
20+ Franchising experience
Passionate about franchising and entrepreneurship, Fernando has a sound experience in all stages of developing a successful franchise, from its conception up to its expansion, through his over 20 years of experience as a business consultant and franchising company executive.
Before joining ICA, Mr. Cofiel was COO at Maple Bear Latin America, strategically leading the franchising network and operations in the region.
Chief Operations Officer
EAESP FGV graduated.
20+ Franchising experience
