Julie Temple Stan - Content / Publishing / Director

Experience

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  Sesame Workshop

  Nov 1990 - Nov 1992

  Assistant Researcher

  • I conducted research focused on supporting educational initiatives for underserved, low-income preschoolers, aligning content and programming with the social, cognitive, and emotional needs of marginalized children.• I collaborated with educators and researchers to inform curriculum development, creating data-driven content strategies that contributed to the design of impactful television and publishing initiatives.• I supported efforts to publish findings in trade journals, contributing to the global conversation on the importance of equitable access to early education and media. Show less

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  Scholastic

  Jan 1995 - Aug 2008

  I led the development of award-winning programs and companion websites for direct-to-consumer business. • Conceptualized and refined product ideas and prepared materials for research.• Determined product specifications and managed budgets for editorial, design, prepress, and manufacturing, working with marketing to achieve a positive P&L statement. I wrote, edited, and coordinated the development of original publishing programs and titles.• Managed the creation of an original Barbie chapter-book series plus custom historical fiction Barbie dolls.

  • Editorial Director

    Jan 2000 - Aug 2008

  • Editor

    Jan 1995 - Jan 2000
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  Sandvik AS

  Aug 2008 - Aug 2010

  Director, New Product Development

  I was responsible for the direction and creation of content for www.EarlyMoments.com.

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  Hooked On Phonics

  Sept 2010 - Jun 2016

  Vice President, Chief Content Officer, Hooked on Phonics

  Developed PreK - 2 literacy materials, aligned with state and national standards. Directed Hooked on Phonics' digital app development and production of product Infomercial.Served as the company spokesperson and on-air talent selling Hooked on Phonics on QVC.

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  Sandviks AS

  Jul 2016 - Nov 2017

  Charged with turning around an online subscription box company specializing in monthly boxes for young families.

  • President, Sandviks Crate, Inc.

    Jan 2017 - Nov 2017

  • Vice President, New Ventures

    Jul 2016 - Jan 2017
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  Highlights for Children

  Nov 2017 - now

  Recruited to build and launch a new publishing imprint for retail-based at-home educational products created in consultation with SMEs to align to academic standards for PreK – 2. Expanded the imprint into Costco and then into a multi-ship club for the direct-to-consumer space. Led editorial, design, and production team to create new formats that are flexible, child-friendly, and unique in the marketplace, resulting in innovative titles that were a new direction in the Learning market. Show less

  • Senior Editorial Director, Early Childhood, Highlights Education

    Aug 2022 - now

  • VP Editorial Director, Highlights Learning, Consumer Business

    Nov 2017 - Aug 2022