Leadership

Where Every Child Discovers Their Spark

Otter Learning is led by a team dedicated to our mission and to the schools, teachers, and families we serve.

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Leadership Team

Our team brings experience across early childhood education, operations, and family support, and shares one focus: helping every school give children a safe, caring place to grow. 

Spencer Kushner
Spencer Kushner Co-Owner, Operator
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Harjit Rai SVP, Operations
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Laura Como SVP, People, Culture, & Change Management
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John Hirosawa SVP, Finance

Support Team

Our support team includes leaders with extensive backgrounds in childhood education.

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Ashleigh Bailey Director, Quality & Licensing
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Ashley Howell Talent Acquisition Manager
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Chris Barnes VP, Portfolio Management
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Heather Brooks Director, Change Management & Integration
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Liz Desjardins Director, People and Culture
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Jessie Lee VP, Administration
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Kate Quattlebaum VP, Marketing & CX
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Sara Sweetin Director, Finance

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