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New York, NY, June 30, 2006 – Triumph Learning, a leading publisher of supplementary educational texts and software and a Haights Cross Communications company, has announced the appointment of Dr. Jerome (Jerry) Kaplan as Educational Consultant for mathematics.
Kevin McAliley, Triumph Learning President and CEO said: “I am delighted Jerry Kaplan has agreed to continue his work developing Triumph Learning’s math products. He has been Triumph Learning’s primary math author for 20 years, working on many Coach™ and Jumpstart™ titles. Jerry has focused his professional attention on the interplay of assessment with new and changing curricula and standards. His expertise in this area has been invaluable to Triumph. Jerry will continue to lend his expertise to Triumph, both as an author and consultant,” McAliley said.
Kaplan taught for 28 years and is currently Professor Emeritus of Mathematics Education at Seton Hall University, where he continues to teach graduate students. Previously, he taught at Teachers College of Columbia University and the University of Tel Aviv. In addition to his work with Triumph Learning, he is also the author or co-author of textbooks published by McGraw-Hill, Harcourt School Publishers, SRA, and Random House.
Kaplan received a BS degree from Rutgers University and an MA degree from Cornell University, both in mathematics; and an Ed.D degree from Teachers College, Columbia University, in mathematics education.
About Triumph Learning, LLC:
Triumph Learning, formerly known as Educational Design, Inc., has a 43-year track record of publishing high-quality K-12 supplemental materials. Triumph Learning is the largest publisher of test preparation materials for state tests, and develops and distributes the renowned Coach™ series for test programs in 25 states as well as a variety of books on math, writing and English skills. For more information, visit www.triumphlearning.com.
About Haights Cross Communications:
Founded in 1997 and based in White Plains, NY, Haights Cross is a leading developer and publisher of products for the kindergarten through twelfth grade, or K-12, supplemental education, library, and medical education markets. Haights Cross imprints include: Sundance/Newbridge Educational Publishing (Northborough, MA), Triumph Learning (New York, NY), Buckle Down Publishing (Iowa City, IA), Options Publishing (Merrimack, NH), Recorded Books (Prince Frederick, MD), and Oakstone Publishing (Birmingham, AL). For more information, visit www.haightscross.com.
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