Corporate Profile
Everything School Specialty offers is designed for one purpose – to help students succeed.
We believe every student can flourish in an environment where they feel safe and inspired to explore and grow. We empower leaders with modern educational ecosystems that optimize student outcomes. We create HOLISTIC ENVIRONMENTS, from crayons to curriculum, furniture to technology, our unmatched breadth and depth of products work together to create spaces where students can grow mentally, physically, socially and emotionally. We CURATE SOLUTIONS by getting to know a school’s challenges and dreams and work with them to curate tailored solutions. This is all informed by our ADVANCED EXPERTISE. We’re constantly seeking out the latest ideas, methods and solutions for empowering educators and advancing modern education. And we’re committed to MAKING A DIFFERENCE. We’re passionate about securing a bright future for all children. To us, success means creating environments that will optimize student outcomes. And we won’t stop until we’ve achieved it.
Our Story
At School Specialty, our business is transforming more than classrooms. We believe that all students can flourish in an environment where they are engaged and inspired to learn and grow. In turn, this belief has propelled us to 60 years of leadership in providing comprehensive learning environments for PreK-12 educational institutions in the U.S. and Canada. Our extensive portfolio includes essential classroom supplies, furniture and design services, educational technology, science curriculum, supplemental learning resources, professional development, funding assistance, and more. We design, manufacture, and distribute a broad assortment of name brand and proprietary products, and focus an unmatched team of subject matter experts, all in support of a singular vision: providing the products and support to help districts elevate their performance and improve learning outcomes for every student.
Senior Leadership
Ryan M. Bohr
President & Chief Executive Officer
Kevin Baehler
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Jason Belsito
Executive Vice President, Business Operations
Allen Hoeppner
Senior Vice President, Merchandising & Category Management
Joseph Geltz
Senior Vice President, Operations & Process Excellence
Sarah Bridleman
Vice President, Human Resources
Suzette Dolter
Vice President, Customer Care
Jeff Hemstead
Regional Vice President, Sales
Christopher O’Connor
Regional Vice President, Sales
Amy Veugeler
Vice President, Marketing
Latest News
- 2023 Crystal Apple Award from School Specialty
Is there any more iconic gift for a teacher than an apple from a grateful student? In that spirit, School Specialty is committed to showing teachers what they mean to us. That’s why each year, we open up nominations for the School Specialty Crystal Apple Award to recognize the invaluable […]
- School Specialty Acquires FlagHouse to Better Serve Physical Education, Special Needs, and Sensory Room Markets in US and Canada
FlagHouse will broaden the School Specialty product portfolio and extend the reach of its solutions School Specialty, LLC., a leading provider of learning environments and supplies for the preK-12 education market, has acquired FlagHouse, Inc., a trusted provider of equipment and programs […]
- Crayola Partners with School Specialty for Crayola Creativity Week
In January 2023, School Specialty will team up with Crayola and other sponsors for Crayola Creativity Week. This unique annual event runs from January 23rd through the 29th and allows your classroom or school to participate in a colorful celebration of creativity. During this exciting week of […]