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 Team
Ryan M. Bohr
President & Chief Executive Officer
Jason Belsito
Executive Vice President & Chief Operation Officer
Hollie Wagner
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Sarah Bridleman
Vice President, Human Resources
Amy Veugeler
Vice President, Learning Environments Business Unit
Teresa Alexander
Vice President, Sales Operations
Kip Bisignano
Vice President, Science Sales
Mick Boyle
Vice President, Information Technology
Adam Halfmann
Vice President, Marketing & Digital Strategy
Jeff Hemstead
Regional Vice President, Sales
Laura Hind
Vice President, Customer Success & Order Experience
Christopher O’Connor
Regional Vice President, Sales
Bonnie Piotrowski
Senior Director, Science Product Development
Latest News
- 2025 Crystal Apple Award Winners
Over 500 nominations describing outstanding teachers poured in, and thousands of votes were cast. Now, the time has come to reveal the winners of our 11th Annual Crystal Apple Awards. Every year, School Specialty invites educators and school communities to nominate deserving teachers who […]
- Celebrate Our Nation’s Youngest Learners During Week of the Young Child®
Get ready for a week of fun with Week of the Young Child®! Between April 5th and 11th, 2025, we’re celebrating and honoring children and all those who make a difference in their lives. Week of the Young Child, organized by NAEYC®, is an opportunity for early childhood programs across the […]
- 2024 Crystal Apple Award Winners
Over 600 nominations describing amazing teachers poured in, and thousands of votes were cast. Now, the time has come to reveal the winners of our 10th Annual Crystal Apple Awards. Every year, School Specialty invites educators and school communities to nominate deserving teachers who embody […]