Alan Aldworth, Respected Visionary in Education, Joins SureScore

May 17, 2011 - PRLog -- SureScore, the leading provider of college readiness solutions, today announced that Alan Aldworth, long time respected visionary in education with more than 25 years of experience leading news media, information, and educational publishing companies has joined the Board of Directors. This addition leads an ongoing expansion of professionals to support continued strong growth and performance for SureScore.
Aldworth will strengthen the Board’s depth of knowledge in corporate operations and finance.  Additionally, his leadership and expertise in the E-learning industry will further drive SureScore’s development of new web-based test preparation, and on-line college readiness programs.  Aldworth’s senior leadership experience includes roles as Chairman and CEO of ProQuest Company, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Bell and Howell, Founder and General Manager of Tribune Education, and CEO and Co-founder at Kabongo/Quantum Learning Technologies.

“We are thrilled to add Alan to our Board of Directors,” said Roy Nieto, Founder and CEO of SureScore. “He is one of the most thoughtful, sophisticated, innovative thinkers in education today. The work he has done across the nation and around the globe gives him the perspective and insight that will make a tremendous contribution to our efforts.”
Aldworth added, “Innovative companies in the education market are making programs more accessible, affordable, adaptable, effective and engaging, and recognize that every school and every student is different. But the underlying goal is the same – every student has the opportunity to receive a high quality education and develop the skills they need to continue their education, pursue a career and become productive members of our society. That’s why the work of SureScore is so critical – it improves the experience for millions of students who need help ensuring they are prepared for the post secondary education that is essential in today’s economy.”
Aldworth is an accomplished, multi-dimensional executive with the prowess to identify and develop opportunities that accelerate expansion and increase revenues. He has a verifiable track record of catapulting companies to explosive sales growth through aggressive development plans across multiple business verticals.

Aldworth received a bachelor’s degree in commerce from DePaul University and an MBA from  Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management.

About SureScore
SureScore provides a support system to improve academic achievement and to increase the number of college-ready students. SureScore impacts the lives of students by increasing college readiness in public schools, particularly those serving economically disadvantaged students. Founded on the principle that college preparation should be accessible to all students - regardless of socio-economic background – the SureScore cost-effective educational model allows districts to reach more students through large-scale implementation. SureScore’s programs provide instruction and professional development in core enrichment, test preparation, and college and career planning.
For more information, see http://www.surescore.com