Seth Derner

Seth has spent his career fascinated with the question of how to improve learning in ways that drive real results.

As a high school agriscience teacher, Seth was one of the first in country to use live, interactive classroom technology to teach students in schools without access to agriscience classes.

As an education specialist for the National FFA Organization, Seth led the design and development of the organization’s first online program for students, the first performance support tool for teachers, and one of the largest curriculum efforts in the organization’s history.

Since founding Vivayic in 2006, Seth has worked with dozens...

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Craig Rebich

Sometimes Craig’s two children can’t help but roll their eyes. An educator to the core, Craig does not pass up opportunities to turn something into a learning experience. He’s quick to answer their questions with questions. It’s more than a delay tactic; it’s part of a rooted belief that inquiry is central to learning.

Craig carried that belief with him during his four years as a CTE teacher and two years as a curriculum specialist at the Indiana Department of Education. He then joined a full-service consulting firm in Indianapolis as the leader of an instructional design team and manager...

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Lora Matzner

Lora is a modern-day pioneer on the plains of Minnesota. She has that can-do, get-it-done attitude that compliments her appreciation for hard work, dedication, and details. She was a pioneer in designing e-learning for a global food company prior to joining Vivayic.

Lora is a natural when it comes to project and account management. She’s also a dedicated student of ever-evolving e-learning trends, tools, and technologies. These talents make her Vivayic’s go-to girl for e-learning development, questions, and advice on how to manage projects and people.

She and her husband live on their family’s century-old farm where they raise beef...

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