About Tools for Schools

Tools for Schools (formerly known as Red Jumper) was established in 2011 and is the developer of the award-winning Book Creator app. Our mission is to empower students of all ages and abilities to actively engage in the joy of learning.

In September 2025, Kami acquired Tools for Schools and the Book Creator app, so a new chapter is currently underway. Stay tuned for more!

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Meet the team

Our main team is based at Beacon Tower in Bristol, UK - so if you're in town, let us know and drop by and say hello!

Lainey Franks

CEO

Lainey Franks

Lainey joined the Book Creator team in 2020 as VP of Partnerships, before becoming CEO in 2023. A former educator with 15 years of sales and marketing experience, she enjoys mountain biking, dancing, reading and family time.

Thom Leggett

VP Engineering

Thom Leggett

Thom joined us in January 2020 to help run the engineering team and understand the needs of our bigger customers. He brings a strong security and privacy mindset from his years leading public cloud infrastructure teams, and doughnuts on Tuesdays.

Javier de la Vega

Director of Teacher Success

Javier de la Vega

Javier joined Book Creator in January 2023. He has over 25 years experience in education, 10 of those in the classroom. He lives in Miami, FL with his wife and 2 children. He enjoys all types of sports and attending concerts.

Randi Ahrndt

Director of Product & Learning

Randi Ahrndt

Randi joined Book Creator in July 2023. With over 15 years experience in education as a Principal, Literacy Coach and Elementary Teacher, she brings a unique perspective to our team. She is a wife and boy mom x3, who loves reading, tacos and travel.

Dan Kemp

Director of Marketing

Dan Kemp

Dan K joined in May 2013. He manages our small marketing team and is responsible for spreading the word about Book Creator far and high! Dan lives in Bristol with his wife and daughter.

Benedict Co

Finance Director

Benedict Co

Benedict is a qualified accountant with over 16 years of experience. He joined us in June 2021 to head up finance. He loves the outdoors and recently developed a love for camping.

Dan Porter

UI Engineer

Dan Porter

Dan P has been with us since September 2016. He lives and breathes Javascript and CSS and has come on board to build the Book Creator web app and web reader.

Rich Hodgkins

Engineer

Rich Hodgkins

Rich joined in September 2016. He loves tinkering around with any kind of new tech, and is going to be maintaining and adding new features to Book Creator iPad.

Phil Abbott-Garner

Head of Test

Phil Abbot-Garner

Philip Abbott-Garner joined in November 2016 as a Test Engineer. He's responsible for ensuring the functionality and quality of Book Creator. In 2018 Phil completed a PhD in eHealth.

Kim White

Visual Designer

Kim White

Kim joined in January 2017 as a Visual Designer. Her role is to unify the visual style of the Book Creator brand across all platforms, and nothing satisfies her more than consistency of design and user experience.

Jon Smith

Senior Teacher Success Manager

Jon Smith

Jon is here to help teachers and students get the most out of Book Creator, drawing on 19 years as a special education teacher and technology integration specialist. He is a husband, father of 3, loves golf and is a certified auto detailer.

Suewan Kemp

Teacher Support Lead

Suewan Kemp

Suewan joined us in October 2018. She is the first person most people will speak to when they contact us for support. She knows Book Creator inside out, and even uses it in her homeschool lessons with her daughter.

Chavonne Graham

Senior Marketing & Events Manager

Chavonne Graham

Chavonne joined in November 2019. She loves to promote Book Creator across social media and is responsible for managing Book Creator’s presence at educational conferences and events.

Will Pursey

Account Executive & Strategic Sales Project Lead

Will Pursey

Will joined the Book Creator team in 2019 and has connected with hundreds of teachers since. He supports educators all around the world to implement Book Creator and creativity into their curriculum.

Gavin Wilshen

Senior Visual Designer

Gavin Wilshen

Gavin joined us in Nov 2019. With a background in design and illustration, he loves using Book Creator to make beautiful books, as well as designing fresh web content and merch.

Catherine Frank

Teacher Success Manager

Catherine Frank

Catherine joined Book Creator in January 2020. As a former educator, she supports schools and districts in implementing Book Creator into their curriculum. She loves showing educators how to bring creativity and student voice into any classroom.

Kathleen Swift

Operations Manager

Kathleen Swift

Kathleen joined the Book Creator team in January 2021, bringing her experience in education to the sales team. Kathleen loves to listen/chat to educators and learners from around the world.

Matthew Schopp

Senior Account Executive

Matthew Schopp

Matthew has been working with the education sector for 8 years. Joining Book Creator in March 2021, he has experience providing a range of innovative technologies to schools and districts, he is passionate about helping them navigate the ever evolving edtech landscape.

Tom Towers

Account Executive

Tom Towers

Tom joined in July 2021, bringing his experience working with schools and trusts across the globe! Tom strives to provide the best solutions and build great relationships with customers. He loves watching rugby and driving around the countryside with his friends.

Nina Jenkins

International Sales & Partnerships Manager

Nina Jenkins

Nina joined in February 2022. Passionate about creating meaningful partnerships, she uses her 13 years of experience working with international markets to ensure the needs of schools and educators around the world are being met.

Vicky Butler

Account Executive

Vicky Butler

Vicky joined Book Creator in February 2022 after five years working with educators across the UK and New Zealand. In addition to her love of supporting teachers, she enjoys hiking, camping and trying to surf.

Jamie Jones

Teacher Support Specialist

Jamie Jones

Jamie has a background in education and used to work as an English teacher in Vietnam. She loves traveling, spending time with her friends, and pretty much every sport out there!

Hannah Williams

Data Analyst

Hannah Williams

Hannah is a self-confessed data nerd and a Microsoft Certified Trainer. When her head's not down in the numbers she is usually reading fantasy novels, playing tabletop games or lifting weights.

Luke Snelgrove

Senior Accounts Assistant

Luke Snelgrove

Luke has worked in finance for 16 years, mostly in practice supporting small and medium-sized companies. He’s an avid basketball fan and spends most weekends hiking.

Chanel Dublin-Rayner

Account Executive

Chanel Dublin-Rayner

Chanel has been working in the Edtech sector for over 7 years and is passionate about bringing innovative classroom solutions to schools and districts. She loves horse riding, spending time outdoors and a good crime podcast.

Tom Parkinson

Test Engineer

Tom Parkinson

An eye for detail and an enthusiasm for quality has led Tom to follow a career in Testing. Outside of work, Tom is an avid sportsman and volunteer.

Vickie Ahearn

Teacher Support Specialist

Vickie Ahearn

Vickie is an educator with over 20 years of experience. She is passionate about supporting innovative learner-centered instruction by engaging students in learning experiences that are relevant, meaningful and authentic.

Wallis Lavery

Staffroom Product Manager

Wallis Lavery

I have been solving problems for users through product management for over 14 years. I live with my husband and dog. I love to garden, cook, travel and craft.

April Braithwaite

Operations Support Specialist

April Braithwaite

April joined Book Creator in 2023, eager to start in the EdTech world. She brings with her experience in international sales and digital business. In her spare time, she also loves swimming and learning languages.

Adam Moncrief

Teacher Success Manager

Adam Moncrief

Adam joined Book Creator in February 2023 with a background in education, languages and business development. He loves music, travel and is a big Manchester United fan.

David Hotler

Education Community Manager

David Hotler

Hotler joined Book Creator in February, 2023. He has 15 years of experience in education as a teacher, coach, and consultant in North America and Europe. His mission is to build and empower communities of educators who are passionate about teaching with Book Creator.

Alejo De Gennaro

Senior Software Engineer

Alejo De Gennaro

Alejo is a full stack developer with many years of experience, fully committed to the Tech For Good world. He is obsessed with cats, music and enjoys cycling and playing guitar in his spare time.

Amelia Hobbs

Senior Sales Development Representative

Amelia Hobbs

Amelia has previous experience in the education sector in the UK and in Madrid. She is passionate about making learning fun and inclusive. Outside of work you can find her cooking and eating with friends, chilly dipping or running.

Janet Burnett

Teacher Success Manager

Janet Burnett

With 25 years of experience in education as a teacher and Technology Specialist, Janet is passionate about helping teachers “power-up” daily lessons while bringing joy to the classroom. She is ready to support schools/districts as they implement Book Creator into their curriculum.

Katie Fielding

Education Content Manager

Katie Fielding

With 20 years of experience in education, Katie is passionate about creating inclusive and accessible classrooms for all students. She loves exploring new places, trying different foods, and connecting with fellow educators.

Sarah Jane Dent

Senior Product Manager

Sarah Jane Dent

Sarah Jane joined the team in August 2024. With seven years in Education Technology she is passionate about empowering children to become confident learners. She also loves crochet, reading and visiting her favourite cafes.

Christina Mahar

K-12 Curriculum Lead

Christina Mahar

With 24 years of experience as a teacher and Curriculum Specialist, Christina is passionate about ensuring all students have a voice. She has been using Book Creator for over 10 years and her expertise is in supporting language learners.

Shannon Miller

Future Ready Advocate

Shannon McClintock Miller

With 20 years of experience as a teacher librarian, Shannon is dedicated to inspiring students and educators through literacy, technology, and hands-on learning. She has a passion for fostering innovation and creativity.

Ruby Taylor

Visual Designer

Ruby Taylor

Ruby joins Book Creator with over 11 years of experience as an illustrator. Her style is characterized by simplicity, brightness, and cultural relevance, and she is passionate about themes such as empowerment, sisterhood, and self-esteem.

Rachel Shillcock

UI Designer

Rachel Shillcock

Rachel has over 16 years of experience as a designer and loves creating thoughtful, intuitive experiences. Outside of work, she's usually journaling, making art, pottering in her garden or escaping to nature whenever she can.

Rayna Bozhkova

Backend Software Engineer

Rayna Bozhkova

Rayna (rhymes with China) loves education. She has had a number of engineering jobs, including teaching at a coding bootcamp, for which she won the Best Mentor award at the 2022 Sparkie awards. A big-time crafty person, Rayna is also passionate about salad.

Oli Booty

Front End Developer

Oli Booty

Oli joined in April 2025. He is a self taught front end developer, passionate about UX and accessibility. Oli also loves tickling cats in his free time (when his kids aren't using him as a human climbing frame).

Becky Stinson

Accounts Assistant

Becky Stinson

Having spent 10 years as a teacher and English Co-ordinator, Becky is passionate about Book Creator’s ability to empower young readers. Outside work, Becky can be found walking her dog (Jiminy Whippet) and singing baritone for her barbershop chorus.