Our Approach at Time4Learning

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 a rich blend of experience in business management, product development, and instructional design, with a deep-rooted passion for creating impactful PK–12 education technology solutions. Her journey began in the classroom, teaching at elementary, middle and high school grade levels. Her career evolved into leadership roles including Chief Product Officer at Edmentum, where she guided strategic product initiatives. She also served as Chief Business Officer at Pivot Learning and Vice President of Technical Product Management at CTB/McGraw-Hill. Cheryl holds a bachelor’s in liberal studies from Saint Mary’s College of California and a master’s in curriculum and instruction from Chapman University, graduating with honors.

Steven Remotigue

VP, Engineering

Steven Remotigue serves as Vice President of Engineering at Time4Learning, bringing 24 years of experience in educational technology. He holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is passionate about using software to create meaningful learning experiences. Steven believes education should empower every child, and he’s dedicated to building solutions that support personalized learning from preschool through 12th grade. For more than a decade, he has helped deliver customizable curricula that meet diverse needs across families and students. Steven takes pride in knowing the products he helps develop excite children and inspire their growth—one student, one login, one joyful moment at a time.

Chrystal Finch

Sr. Director, Content Engineering

Chrystal Finch brings a powerful blend of engineering, education, and innovation to her role as Senior Director of Content Engineering at Time4Learning. With a career spanning engineering, software development, and edtech leadership, she has a proven track record of building scalable systems and empowering teams to deliver accessible, engaging learning experiences. Chrystal’s passion for education is rooted in her years teaching mathematics at the middle school, high school, and college levels. She holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Texas A&M University and a master’s in Mathematics Education from Western Governors University.

Jenny Schwartz

Director, Product Management

Jenny Schwartz leads cross-functional teams to deliver intuitive, family-centered education solutions. With deep experience in product management, customer success, and edtech operations, she thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution. Jenny’s journey began with aspirations to teach, but her passion for impact led her to build the tools behind the classroom. Backed by product and technical certifications, she’s spent over a decade shaping user-centered learning experiences. Recently becoming a mom added a fresh layer of empathy to her work, enriching her connection to the families she serves. Her home life is equal parts cozy and creative—with a coffee-loving streak, a flair for rom-coms, and one curriculum-famous dog.

Mandy Ralston

Director, Content

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.

Micaela Shaw

SVP, Revenue & Growth Marketing

Micaela Shaw leads go-to-market strategy across sales, performance marketing, creative, and web for Time4Learning's direct-to-consumer and school market business. She’s spent her career building mission-driven brands that empower families and spark a love of learning, with leadership roles at Bosch home appliances, Inspire Clean Energy, and Literati. She earned her BA with Honors in Literature/Writing from UC San Diego and her MBA from Loyola Marymount University. A mom of three, she brings real-world empathy to every touchpoint. She believes that color, connection, and the occasional taco makes good things better. Passionate about developing high-performing teams, Micaela creates environments where people are growing, contributing, and energized by impact.

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.

Libby Edwards

Head of School, Brightspire Virtual School

Libby Edwards is delighted to serve as Head of School for Brightspire Virtual School, Time4Learning’s accredited virtual school for grades 6-12.She began her career as an English teacher in an alternative high school, and then assumed a leadership role at national youth workforce development nonprofit Year Up, leading student success and career readiness efforts. She then transitioned to edtech (2U / edX, Pearson, Springboard), leading large global teams focused on delivering positive student outcomes (admissions, retention, and career success) across higher ed, K-12, and the bootcamp space. She is passionate about expanding access to high-quality education for diverse learners, and leveraging edtech to unlock transformative impact at scale. She earned her BA from St. John’s College, studying the classics and philosophy.