Director of Sales

Mark grew up in Boston and graduated from the University of Vermont with a degree in Studio Art. He moved to Colorado in 2000 to pursue his love for the outdoors and a career in graphic design. Mark worked for many large and small companies including Inc. Magazine, George P. Johnson, and The Myers Roberts Collective, before finding SchoolBlocks. Mark not only designed websites for many of his clients, including full marketing campaigns, but he also operated a letterpress studio, which remains his hobby. Mark lives in Basalt, Colorado with his wife and two young children.

Chief Technology Officer

PC Drew is the chief technology officer of SchoolBlocks. Prior to SchoolBlocks, he was a 10 year veteran of the Marine Corps finishing his service as a Captain after serving in Afghanistan as a communications officer supporting over 1000 troops. PC is a graduate of the University of Colorado where he earned his bachelor of science degree in computer science. He is presently doing his master's coursework in interdisciplinary telecommunications at CU. His interests outside of work include enjoying the outdoors, spending time with his wife, son and daughter and traveling. Originally of McLean, Virginia, PC now lives in Carbondale, Colorado.

Senior Software Engineer

Bjorn Theart lives in Cape Town, South Africa. Graduated from the Cape Technikon with a National Diploma in Information Technology. Developer of web applications for 10 years. Enjoys simplicity in life and applies the same thinking in software design. Avid trail runner and lover of the outdoors. Also loves to read, cook, hike, mountain bike, camp and take walks with his wife.

UI Design Developer

Ashley Johnson is a Colorado native. She graduated with a BA and MA from Lehigh University. Ashley has built several businesses using her ui / ux skills including her own web design agency: Shaping Art. Ashley enjoys farming, rafting, skiing, travelling and going on adventures.

President & CoFounder

Stephen Shapiro is the president and founder of SchoolBlocks. He graduated with a degree in management information systems and a masters of science in telecommunications from the University of Colorado. After graduation, Stephen founded SchoolFusion. After 10 years of providing website solutions to thousands of schools at SchoolFusion, his company was acquired by BlackBoard in 2010. Stephen started SchoolBlocks seeking to improve upon his previous efforts by building next generation web experiences for schools nationwide. An avid mountain biker and skier, Stephen currently resides in Carbondale, Colorado, with his wife and 2 young daughters.

Controller

Maggie McVoy is the controller for SchoolBlocks. A native of Colorado, Maggie's hometown was Denver before relocating to Carbondale roughly 40 years ago. After studying at the University of Colorado, Maggie was the director of the Aspen Science Foundation where she managed their Brainteasers Summer Science camp for 10 years. She was also a realtor/broker with Aspen Sotheby's International Realty and the business manager of the Aspen Magazine before working for SchoolBlocks. In addition to this experience, Maggie published a paper on the "Informal Science in the Formal Classroom" in the Chicago Academy of Sciences. Her interests include reading, gardening and traveling.

Team Lead

By far the most important member of the team. She’s nice. She’s smart and a great lover of love.

Account Manager

Vanessa is both a Project Manager and Graphic Designer. She is a Colorado native with a deep love for everything Colorado. She acquired her AAS in Graphic Design at the Isaacson School for New Media within Colorado Mountain College. She enjoys all forms of art, music, technology, film, big ideas and frolicking in the mountains.

Software Developer

David is a junior software developer at Sopris Apps and lives in Carbondale, CO. Before entering into software development, David owned and operated a curbside composting company in Durango, CO. He is originally from east coast where he attained a B.S. in Environmental Science, and moved to Colorado following a cross-country road trip. Outside of software development, David enjoys trail running, backpacking, and anything else outdoors.

Software Developer

Trainer

Ethan is a Colorado Native. His favorite part of SchoolBlocks is the sense of gratification he gets when able to answer questions. Formerly a member of the Aspen Daily News, Ethan likes to be involved in many different facets of problem solving, whether it is mechanical or theoretical. While away from work Ethan enjoys Golf, Skiing, Hiking, Rafting, Pretty much anything fun under the sun!