BrainPOP
BrainPOP combines knowledge-building content with creative projects to develop higher-order thinking skills across the entire school curriculum.
Working at BrainPOP
BrainPOP makes rigorous learning experiences accessible and engaging for all. Proven to raise academic achievement, the brand has been trusted by educators and parents worldwide for more than two decades. BrainPOP has a presence in over two-thirds of U.S. districts through school and district subscriptions and an estimated reach of 25 million students annually. Beloved by kids, BrainPOP provides endless opportunities for them to take agency over their learning through playful, knowledge-building content and learner-driven experiences that strengthen critical, computational, and creative thinking across the entire curriculum. The company is committed to empowering kids to succeed and thrive in the classroom and beyond.
Founded in 1999 by former pediatrician and immunologist Avraham Kadar, M.D., in 2022, BrainPOP was acquired by KIRKBI—the family-owned holding and investment company of the LEGO® brand—in its first acquisition in digital learning.
Meet BrainPOP Employees
Christy Hall
Project Manager
Christy works on the BrainPOP Product & Project Management team as a project manager. Christy works closely with the Growth & Commerce and Growth Marketing teams.
Jinn Liu
Senior Copywriter
Jinn is a senior copywriter on the BrainPOP Marketing team. She helps with the creation of all marketing campaigns and guides a team of copywriters in creating and refining BrainPOP’s brand voice and tone.
Priya Mathur
Learning Experience Designer
Priya works on the BrainPOP Educators team. Priya engages certified BrainPOP educators around the globe in conversations about how BrainPOP can meet the needs of teachers and students.
VIBE Awards 2023
The VIBE Awards (which stand for “Voted In By Employees”) is The Muse’s inaugural company recognition program to showcase employers of choice across our platform. Our methodology combined the power of our own data as well as votes from company employees, who were asked to rank the strength of their employers’ perks and benefits. BrainPOP earned an honorable mention in the below categories:
What BrainPOP Does
Over the last 20 years, the team at BrainPOP has been continuously innovating to help students become the leaders of tomorrow. Here’s a look at their journey so far. BrainPOP has been a trusted resource to more than six million educators and has reached more than 300 million learners worldwide.
Industry: Education, Tech
Year Founded: 1999
Website: www.brainpop.com
What BrainPOP Values
Act Like an Owner: To be successful, every employee needs to feel accountable, act with empowerment, and be fully invested in the mission.
Create Simplicity: Creating simplicity is an exercise in mindfulness. Pursue thoughtful reduction: Distill to the essentials and remove unnecessary complexity.
Lead with Empathy: Start with Empathy. Assume positive intent. Allow yourself to be guided by curiosity and compassion. Manage with Empathy. Create with Empathy.
Use the Power of Today: Resist the urge to postpone important challenges, opportunities, and decisions.
Know the Goal: Understand the big picture to understand what success looks like at a macro and micro level.
Learn and Improve Together: We are one team, and we win together. Taking proactive steps to master a new skill is a strength. Be a model of humility and perseverance for others as you learn by doing.
Wellness at BrainPOP
The team at BrainPOP cares about everyone’s health and wellness. They host workshops that stress the benefits of healthy living and in-office group sports classes, among other activities. Other initiatives include: running a 5K, participating in a company-wide water challenge, and providing healthy lunches. The office has ergonomic furniture, sit-stand options, and a zen room: a dedicated space to get away from the hustle and bustle when needed.
Working in BrainPOP's Offices
BrainPOP HQ
BrainPOP
71 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10010
