HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 26, 2012--
K12 Inc. (NYSE: LRN), a leading provider of proprietary,
technology-based curriculum, software and education services created for
individualized learning for students primarily in kindergarten through
12th grade, today announced the appointment of John M. Engler to the
Board of Directors for the Company.
Mr. Engler has been President of the Business Roundtable, an association
of chief executive officers of leading U.S. companies, since January
2011. From 2004 to 2011, Mr. Engler served as President and Chief
Executive Officer of the National Association of Manufacturers. He was
President of State and Local Government and Vice President of Government
Solutions for North America for Electronic Data Systems Corporation from
2003 to 2004. Mr. Engler served as Michigan's 46th governor for three
terms from 1991 to 2003. He also currently serves on the Board of
Directors of Universal Forest Products Inc. and Munder Capital
Management.
"We are fortunate to add such a distinguished individual to the board,
and look forward to the business and leadership experience Mr. Engler
brings to our Company," said Ron Packard, Chief Executive Officer of K12
Inc.Nate Davis, Chairman of the Board of Directors of K12 Inc.,
commented, "Mr. Engler will further diversify and complement the talent
of our board of directors, and I am confident the Company will benefit
from the unique insights and knowledge he will bring."
The appointment of Mr. Engler was effective October 22, 2012.
About K12 Inc.
K12 Inc. (NYSE: LRN),
a technology-based education company, is the nation's largest provider
of proprietary curriculum and online education programs for students in
kindergarten through high school. Using 21st century tools to prepare
21st century students, K12 provides a new choice for students to learn
in a flexible and innovative way, at an individualized pace. K12
provides curriculums and academic services to public and private online
schools and districts, traditional classrooms, blended school programs
and directly to families. K12 is accredited through AdvancED, the
world's largest education community. Additional information on K12 can
be found at www.K12.com.
Source: K12 Inc.
K12 Inc.
Investor Contact:
Christina L. Parker,
703-483-7077
VP Investor Relations
chparker@k12.com
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