About Classwork.com Team

Ed Tech Made for the Classroom

Welcome from Laura Bresko, Co-Founder and CEO

Laura Bresko, Co-Founder and CEO

I’ve been an ed tech publisher since 1995, back when CD-ROMs were first arriving on the scene. It’d been a couple of decades since I’d been at the front of a classroom so I took an opportunity to return in 2019. Lots had changed but much was the same.

The smartboards and chromebooks were a huge improvement, but there was still a lot of paper floating around. Our district paid big $$$ for assessment systems while reams of useful formative data was being thrown in the trash every day. That’s because paper-based activities were still on center stage. Gradebook, lesson planning, and assessment technologies were around, but teaching and learning was mostly analog. And every day, all of those student papers had to be hand-graded. Ugh!

My co-founder, Brad Smith, and I started designing a web-based teacher productivity tool that would turn the printed pages of any classroom into engaging digital activities. Teachers would be happier, less stressed, and more productive. They could reuse their favorite materials so they didn’t have to reinvent the wheel… ! And they’d be capturing formative data in an actionable manner.

Welcome to Classwork.com. We launched on September 8th, 2020 and ever since then, we’ve been listening to our Teachers to craft what is now the most feature-rich classroom teaching tool available today.

Classwork.com Teachers are such a devoted group! That’s because the platform works like they do– it’s been Teachers helping us to refine it from the beginning. Born in one classroom and raised up by thousands of teachers in classrooms across our country, Classwork.com continues to free up teachers’ time to do what they do best– positively impact students’ lives and our nation’s future. — Laura Bresko, CEO – March 2025 About Classwork.com Team

Meet Classwork.com Team Members
Who Take Care of You Every Day

Though there are many professionals who make Classwork.com possible, from software developers and data analysts to content specialists and web designers, these are the people you’re most likely to interact with. Take a moment to get to know them so they’re more than just a voice on the phone or an email in your Inbox! About Classwork.com Team

Jen Chorma, Account Management
Team Leader

Hi! I’m Jennifer Chorma. I have been an educator for 30+ years. I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Geneseo State University in NY and a Masters of Education degree in School Counseling from the University of West Alabama.

I started out as a research chemist but that was not for me. (I like to talk too much 😉 ) I have a passion for all things education so I went into the classroom in (ahem…) 1992. I became familiar with Classwork.com as a high school chemistry Teacher when COVID hit and everyone was scrambling to come up with a “remote education plan.” Classwork.com was a LIFESAVER, so I became the School Sales Manager in addition to my virtual teaching job.

I have two daughters who are amazing. My oldest daughter works and takes care of my grandson. My youngest daughter just graduated from Valdosta State University where she was a member of the Cross Country Track team.

Currently my husband and I are “digital nomads” living and working in our 5th Wheel RV as we travel around the country. Our goal is to run and hike in as many national and state parks as we can before our knees give out, while sampling the local pizza places along the way. We’ve visited 44 states so far and are looking forward to seeing ALL of this magnificent country. About Classwork.com Team

Matt Slattery, Classwork.com's Product Manager

Matt comes to Classwork.com with 30 years experience making Teacher-friendly platforms and curricular materials. In the late 90s, he created the first instructional management system for The Learning Company School Division bringing popular home titles like Word Munchers, Cluefinders and Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing to the classroom.

From there, he was a founding member and ran product development for SkillsTutor, a basic skills instruction tool that served millions of students. After eight years at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, he served as CTO of Calvert Education for some time, and…

Finally! He arrived at TeacherMade where he fit right into our company’s culture of respect and drives our mission of making Teachers’ lives easier each day. (He’s had many years of practice as Matt’s wife of 35 years is an Early Childhood Educator 🙂 ) About Classwork.com Team

Angela Burson, Account Associate

After graduating from McMurry University, Angela embarked on a rewarding journey in education, teaching high school English for 10 years. She then moved into the role of Instructional Technology Integrator at Clyde CISD, an early adopter of Classwork.com, where she spent 15 years. During this time, her joy was found in helping teachers conquer their technology challenges and discover how edtech could enhance their teaching lives.

Now, Angela is thrilled to bring her expertise to Classwork.com in a new role. Having played a key part in shaping many of the platform’s features over the years while at Clyde ISD, she is now supporting Classwork.com teachers everywhere. Her family thinks it’s awesome, especially her dog who’s glad to have her home more often!

Nathan Cofield - Classwork.com's Success Manager

Hailing from the Dallas/Fort Worth area, Nathan spent five years teaching AP US History, Government, and Economics at Princeton ISD while coaching football and basketball.

Now at Classwork.com, he’s putting all his teacher skills to work as a writer, professional developer, marketing specialist, and data analyst.

Driven by his own experience with teacher burnout, Nathan’s mission is to make everyone aware of Classwork.com to help save educators time and reignite their passion for teaching. Off the clock, he enjoys disc golf and family time. About Classwork.com Team

Derek Lockman - Account Assistant

Derek graduated from Princeton High School in 2016 and went on to attend Glendale Community College and Austin College. He played professional basketball in the TBL for the Rockwall 7ers before transitioning to education.

From 2022 to 2023, Derek worked as a teacher and coach at Clark Middle School in Princeton ISD. Education runs in the family—both of his parents have been teachers at Princeton ISD for over 15 years. His mom teaches and coaches dance, while his dad teaches business and serves as the head basketball coach at Princeton High School.

We’re thrilled to have Derek bring his passion for education to our team!