Savvas Learning Company CEO Bethlam Forsa Receives “Female Thought Leader of the Year” Award

Industry visionary recognized for her “achievements in driving educational innovation”

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PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — November 21, 2024 — Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, is proud to announce that its CEO, Bethlam Forsa, has been named “Female Thought Leader of the Year” by the 2024 Stevie Awards for Women in Business. In selecting her for the Gold Stevie Award, the judges praised Forsa for her “visionary leadership and ability to inspire meaningful change in education,” calling her a “force within her industry.”

The Female Thought Leader of the Year category of the Stevie Awards for Women in Business recognizes the achievements of women who have demonstrated excellence in thought leadership on behalf of themselves and/or their organizations.

“Forsa’s leadership at Savvas Learning Company is impressive, particularly in driving innovation in K-12 education through AI-powered learning solutions,” the Stevie judges commented, noting Forsa’s “insightful application of cutting-edge technologies” and “achievements in driving educational innovation stand out as transformative and impactful.”

Remarking that “her passion for innovation in learning is evident,” the judges also highlighted “her focus on using technology to support personalized learning and make dual-enrollment more accessible” as well as “her commitment to providing high-quality curricula [that] have set new benchmarks in the industry.”

“I am truly honored to receive this Stevie Award for Women in Business and want to thank the Stevie organization for this recognition,” Forsa said. “At Savvas, we believe that a quality education has the power to shape lives. That’s why at Savvas we are dedicated to developing the most innovative, highest-quality learning solutions that empower educators and give all students the opportunity to succeed.”

The Stevie Awards for Women in Business are the world's premier business awards for female entrepreneurs and executives, and the companies they run. More than 1,500 entries were submitted this year for consideration across the program’s more than 100 categories.

“In its 21st year, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business received an outstanding body of nominations. We are gratified by how meaningful it is to women to win a Stevie Award, and how impactful it can be on the futures of their careers and their organizations,” said Maggie Miller, president of the Stevie Awards. “We congratulate all of this year’s Grand, Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners for their achievements.”

ABOUT SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY

At Savvas, we believe learning should inspire. By combining new ideas, new ways of thinking, and new ways of interacting, we design engaging, next-generation K-12 learning solutions that give all students the best opportunity to succeed. Our award-winning, high-quality instructional materials span every grade level and discipline, from evidence-based, standards-aligned core curricula and supplemental and intervention programs to state-of-the-art assessment tools and the industry’s most innovative portfolio of college and career readiness solutions — all designed to meet the needs of every learner. Savvas products are used by millions of students and educators in more than 90 percent of the 13,000+ public school districts across all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, as well as globally in more than 125 countries. To learn more, visit Savvas Learning Company. Savvas Learning Company’s products are also available for sale in Canada through its subsidiary, Rubicon.

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