Mark Chernis Joins SchoolNet as President & COO

Former President of The Princeton Review Joins Leader in K-12 Software

NEW YORK, April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- SchoolNet, Inc. the nation's leader in
Data-Driven Decision Making for K-12 school districts announced today that
Mark Chernis has been appointed President and COO of SchoolNet effective
immediately. Mark will report directly to Jonathan D. Harber, co-Founder and
CEO as SchoolNet continues to expand its leadership position in Instructional
Management software for K-12 districts and connected learning communities.
"We are delighted, and frankly lucky, to have Mark join our team," says
Jonathan D. Harber. "Having worked with Mark on our board for the last seven
years, I have seen firsthand his passion for education and his tremendous
operating talent. As SchoolNet drives deeper into formative assessment and
parent connections, Mark's background from The Princeton Review will be
particularly relevant. We see the opportunity to grow a significant education
company that will positively impact our nation's schools."
Mark will maintain his position on SchoolNet's Board of Directors and will
focus on developing the organization's infrastructure to service a growing
number of clients, and increase levels of client satisfaction and
profitability. During his 24 year career at the Princeton Review, he was
critical in establishing their position as the market leader in test
preparation. He was part of the team that orchestrated the successful
execution of their national franchise expansion plan and as President and COO
led the Princeton Review through their initial public offering.
"I have seen the tremendously positive impact that SchoolNet has had on
school districts and I'm excited to take a more active role at the company,"
says Mark Chernis, President and COO. "I look forward to helping SchoolNet
attain its next phase of growth and profitability."
Over the years Mark has orchestrated more than 15 acquisitions and served
on several corporate boards. Mark attended Vassar College and now lives in
Bedford, NY where he is a publicly elected member of the Board of Education
for the Bedford Central School District.
About SchoolNet, Inc.
SchoolNet, Inc. is the leader in Data-Driven Decision Making for K12
school districts. SchoolNet's award-winning Instructional Management Suite
(IMS) helps districts improve efficiency and increase student achievement.
SchoolNet's systems are built upon an open, scalable platform that provides
users with the data, reports, tools, and content to develop teachers,
individualize instruction, engage parents, and promote school improvement.
SchoolNet's solutions are used successfully by many of the nation's largest
school districts including Chicago Public Schools and the School District of
Philadelphia. SchoolNet is recognized by Inc. Magazine's Top 500 List and
Deloitte's Fast 50 and as one of the fastest growing private companies in the
country. SchoolNet was founded in 1998 by MIT graduate Jonathan D. Harber and
education author Denis P. Doyle. For more information, please visit
www.schoolnet.com
Press Contact:
Nancy Wong
SchoolNet, Inc.
646-496-9065
press@schoolnet.com

SOURCE SchoolNet, Inc.

Nancy Wong of SchoolNet, Inc., +1-646-496-9065, press@schoolnet.com