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About Us

Supporting Educators, Shaping Futures

At izzit.org, we're dedicated to helping educators make a lasting impact. We provide free, thoughtfully crafted teaching resources that inspire curiosity, foster critical thinking, and promote meaningful discussions in the classroom.

We know that teaching is about more than delivering lessons–it's about empowering students to think deeply, question thoughtfully, and engage respectfully with the world around them. That's why we focus on giving you the educational resources you need to guide these important conversations and build the skills students need to succeed.

Your work as an educator changes lives. Our goal is to support you every step of the way.

Our Mission

To provide our educational partners with resources that inspire students to think critically and flourish in a free society.

Meet the Team:

Our teaching resources are crafted for teachers by teachers. The izzit.org team combines expertise in education, technology, design, and outreach to deliver engaging, high-quality materials that support educators and inspire student learning.

Joe DiFiglia
Vice President of izzit.org
Joy Stoddard
Vice President of Development
Shane Pfister
Vice President of Technology
Rob Sanchez
Director of Educator Outreach
Daniela de Leon Arriola
Marketing Manager
Marley Behrendt
Education Content Specialist
Mike Hanel
Graphic and Web Designer
Christy Walker
Education Outreach Specialist
Board of Directors:

Our Board of Directors provides strategic guidance and oversight to ensure izzit.org stays true to its mission of empowering educators and inspiring students. Their diverse expertise and commitment to educational excellence help shape the vision, values, and long-term direction of our organization.

Robert S. Chatfield
President and CEO
Anthony Muhlenkamp
Chairman
Cynthia Bader
Vice Chairman
Lawrence Berlin
Treasurer
Joy Stoddard
Corporate Secretary
Stephanie Giovanetti Lips
David Jorgensen
Chris J. Rufer
Andrew Walters
Teacher Ambassadors:

Our Teacher Ambassadors are experienced educators who share izzit.org's resources with fellow teachers through professional presentations and peer-to-peer outreach. We aim to expand this network to empower educators across the nation.

Terra Aquia
Program Coordinator at Arkansas Center for Economics Research
Robert J. Arvin III
High School Business & Technology Teacher
Teresa Billingsley
High School Career and Technical Education Teacher
Danielle Bonfig
Community Program Coordinator at Economic Policy Institute
Denise Corbin
Middle School & High School Social Studies Teacher
Florencia Gabriele
Associate Professor of Financial Management at Berkeley School of Music
Scott Harris
High School A.P. Macroeconomics & A.P. Psychology Teacher
Andrew Jobson
High School Assistant Academic Dean
Trevor Jordan
Middle School U.S. History & Ancient World History Teacher
Matthew Katafiasz
Middle School Testing Coordinator
Leah Kilfoyle
High School A.P. Microeconomics Teacher
Kevin Morgan
High School Social Studies & Financial Literacy Teacher
Tina Richir
Social Studies Department Chair and Teacher
Edward Roberson
High School Social Studies Teacher
Kate Scott
President and CEO at Virginia Council on Economic Education
Sandra Strauss
High School English & IB Extended Essay Coordinator
Mark Turrentine
District Coordinator for K-12 Career & Technical Education
Carol Ward
High School Social Studies Teacher
Danielle Woods
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Product Contributors:

Our Product Contributors play a key role in shaping our resources, from assisting in the creation of 45-Minute Lessons to selecting impactful Current Events articles. They help ensure educators have access to materials that meet the needs and challenges of today's classrooms.

Terrill Covey
Former High School English Teacher & current ELO Facilitator
Ryan Cummings
High School A.P. U.S. History & A.P. World History Teacher
Mike Siekkinen
Former High School History & Geography Teacher
Linda Townsend
High School American Government Teacher

izzit.org is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit producer of educational materials.