About Us

Your kid isn’t like the others.
Why should their curriculum be?

Created by experts for parents.

We believe that inside every parent lives their child’s greatest teacher. Why? Because parents know their child and their learning preferences the best. Over more than 20 years, our curriculum experts have curated a program that unlocks the power of individualized learning. The result? Confident, future-forward kids ready to thrive in college and career.

Think outside the schoolhouse clock.

It’s a big world. We believe in harnessing the flexibility of homeschool to help families explore passions, travel, and hobbies without the constraints of traditional school hours. Our planner makes it seamless to schedule classes in the morning one day and in the afternoon the next. Whatever works for the way your family wants to live!

Your kid shouldn’t have to fit into a system

Too often, educators are asked to teach to the middle. Some kids get left behind, while accelerated learners disengage and sit at their desks bored to tears. With Time4Learning, our curriculum is entirely self paced, ensuring kids learn material on their own terms. This flexibility also allows parents to select curriculum most aligned with their kid’s interests and family values.

Help kids ace life, not just the test.

A great education starts with teaching kids critical thinking that they can use for the rest of their lives. In every lesson, we go beyond rote memorization and encourage kids' inquiry and curiosity. Time4Learning also helps students develop lifelong skills such as problem solving, organization, time management and planning.

Led by an educator, curriculum expert and mom

Welcome to Time4Learning! I’m thrilled you’ve made it here. Time4Learning believes in school choice and for you to have the freedom to choose what is right for your child’s education. From where they learn and when they learn, and even more fundamentally, to what they learn, we’re here to support you.

As you consider what kind of education you want for your child, we hope we can be part of your journey! Whether you choose to homeschool, send them to a microschool, create a learning pod, or enroll them in a virtual school, Time4Learning has the experience and supports you need to create a wonder- and awe-filled education for your child!

-Cheryl Dodge, President

Our Leaders

Cheryl Dodge

President

Cheryl Dodge brings deep experience across business management, product development, and instructional design, along with a passion for creating impactful PK–12 education technology solutions. Her career began in the classroom, where she taught elementary, middle, and high school students, as well as adult learners in the Marine Corps and Navy. She later served as Chief Product Officer at Edmentum, leading strategic product initiatives, and Chief Business Officer at Pivot Learning, where she reimagined how the nonprofit designed and delivered programs and services to drive long-term impact in public schools. Earlier in her career, Cheryl was Vice President of Technical Product Management at CTB/McGraw-Hill, where she built the TPM function from the ground up and partnered with engineering to establish a modern, agile SDLC supporting high-stakes and classroom-based assessment products and sales.

Cheryl holds a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies from Saint Mary’s College of California and a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from Chapman University, graduating with honors. She believes school choice is essential to expanding equitable access to learning and is deeply committed to shaping products, policy, and systems to enable personalized learning.

Lin Feinberg

VP, Finance

Lin Feinberg is a finance and accounting leader with deep expertise in reporting, budgeting, compliance, and global operations. Over her career, she’s held progressively senior roles, guiding financial strategy, audit oversight, and risk management for diverse organizations. A licensed CPA in Florida and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), Lin holds both a Master of Accounting and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and International Business from Florida International University. As a mom, she brings empathy and purpose to her work—believing in meeting students where they are and supporting families through education. Lin is passionate about the impact of Time4Learning’s mission and makes every decision with precision, care, and a deep understanding of the financial foundation behind transformative learning.

Stephanie Wilkinson

VP, Innovation and Engineering

Stephanie Wilkinson leads engineering at Time4Learning, bringing more than 18 years of experience across public schools, private schools, and higher education. She began her work in education teaching Latin in her homeschool group and later created the first online system for accrediting independent schools at the California Association of Independent Schools. As Head of Engineering at the National Association of Independent Schools, she built the engineering organization from the ground up. Her team delivered more than a dozen platforms, including the organization's first AI features. She grew one of them, Market View, a machine-learning-based mapping and enrollment-analytics tool, from an idea into a platform used by more than 1,700 schools. She has presented around the country, guest lectured at Vanderbilt University's Peabody College, and served on school boards. She holds a bachelor's degree with honors from the University of California. Stephanie has spent her career making tools that help educators and families see clearly and act confidently, and students feel engaged and supported. Her vision is to create technology that gives every family the freedom to learn their own way and every child space to wonder.

Melinea Rubiano

Director, Virtual Programs

Melinea Rubiano serves as Director of Virtual Programs, leading the development and growth of student-centered instructional solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of students, families, schools, and districts. As a National Board Certified Teacher with 24 years of combined experience in the classroom and at the district level, she has dedicated her career to advancing innovative instructional programs that expand access to high-quality academic content, personalized support, and educational pathways that meet all Inspired Learners’ individual needs and prepare them for what comes next in the world. Melinea shares her life with a husband who is a fellow educator, two grown children and their families, and several beloved and pampered pets.

Jenny Schwartz

Sr. Director, Product Strategy & Customer Lifecycle

Jenny Schwartz brings a dynamic blend of product strategy, technical execution, and design vision, with a deep commitment to building innovative solutions that empower families and educators. Thriving at the intersection of business and technology, she seamlessly drives complex initiatives from concept to high-impact launch. Driven by an early aspiration to teach, Jenny found her true calling creating the tools behind the classroom. Holding certifications from the Pragmatic Institute and as a Certified Scrum Product Owner®, she has spent over a decade defining Go-to-Market strategies, empowering cross-functional teams, and shaping intuitive learning experiences. Becoming a mom has added a profound layer of empathy to her work, deepening her connection to the families she serves. Off-screen, Jenny is a foodie who enjoys home design projects and a good book. Fueled by coffee, her favorite moments are spent exploring the world through her daughter's eyes, alongside her husband and their dog.

Mandy Ralston

Director, Content and Production

Mandy Ralston is Director of Content at Time4Learning, where she leads curriculum development with a focus on quality, engagement, and measurable impact. A former elementary teacher turned learning designer, Mandy has built comprehensive and supplemental programs at Twinkl Publishing and Edmentum—blending research-based pedagogy with student-centered experiences. She holds degrees in Education from Florida State University and in Curriculum and Instruction from Boston University. Known for her precision and collaborative spirit, Mandy is deeply committed to both her team and the educators they support. As a mom of two, she brings a real-world lens to her work, infusing empathy and authenticity into the resources she helps create.

Emily Nixon

Director, Marketing

Emily Nixon leads marketing at Time4Learning, bringing more than 15 years of experience across consumer, subscription, and education brands. She oversees brand strategy, customer acquisition, content, and community, helping families discover and understand their learning options. Before joining Time4Learning, Emily served as Vice President of Marketing at Vinyl Me, Please, where she led a team spanning brand, growth, and customer engagement. Earlier in her career, she worked in agency content and social strategy and built her own audience as a YouTuber and choreographer, gaining firsthand experience in creating content, growing a community, and building relationships with customers.

As a mom, Emily understands how personal educational decisions can be and how much it matters for children to feel supported in their learning. She lives in Denver with her wife and son and is active in her son’s school PTO, supporting fundraising and family engagement.

Joy Baker

Director, Business Development

Joy Baker is Director of Business Development at Time4Learning, where she leads direct-to-consumer sales and develops strategic partnerships with school districts, state organizations, and education-focused partners across the country. With more than 24 years of leadership experience spanning the financial services, media, and education sectors, Joy has built a career around driving growth, strengthening customer relationships, and expanding access to innovative solutions that help learners succeed. Her expertise includes business development, sales leadership, analytics, and operational excellence, with a passion for using data and customer insights to create meaningful impact for families, schools, and educational communities. As a military spouse, mother of a child with special needs, and longtime volunteer with Parent to Parent, Joy brings both her professional expertise and personal perspective to her work. These experiences have deepened her commitment to empowering schools and families with flexible, student-centered learning options and helping every learner find a path to success.

Karl Pemsingh

Director, Engineering

Karl Pemsingh serves as Director of Engineering at Time4Learning, helping shape the technology that students, families, and educators rely on every day. During his 15 years with the company, he has grown from software engineer to engineering leader, helping modernize its learning platforms, improve enrollment, and strengthen security and reliability.

Karl combines hands-on experience with a thoughtful, collaborative leadership style. He enjoys developing his team and turning complex challenges into practical solutions that support Time4Learning’s mission. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and an MBA from Barry University.

As a father of two, Karl appreciates the importance of dependable learning tools and the flexibility families need to support each child’s individual path.