BrainPOP Jr. owes its success to its team of creative and passionate people. Our talented staff comes from diverse backgrounds and share a commitment to education. Read about some of our team members below.

Dr. Avraham Kadar Founder & Chief Executive Officer BrainPOP was founded in 1999 when Dr. Kadar decided to find a way to teach his young patients about asthma and allergies. BrainPOP’s educational animated movies not only captured their attention, but also sparked their interest in learning more. Now Dr. Kadar has gone from educating his patients to educating children everywhere. As a serious entrepreneur, Dr. Kadar has started several successful Internet and technology companies. BrainPOP Jr., Dr. Kadar's latest venture, was especially created for K-3 students. Dr. Kadar continues to work closely with BrainPOP's other executives in defining and executing overall strategy. Dr. Kadar is board certified in Pediatrics and in Diagnostic Laboratory Immunology, and practices in New York City and Westchester, New York. He holds the position of Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Allergy and Immunology, at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and was a Fellow in the Laboratory of Clinical Investigation at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). A graduate of Sackler Medical School in Tel Aviv, Israel, Dr. Kadar trained in pediatrics in Israel and at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Hospital in New York.

Karina Linch Senior Vice President After directing BrainPOP Jr. through a successful launch, Karina became Senior Vice President and now manages the BrainPOP family of products. As a former teacher, Karina is passionate about the pedagogy behind BrainPOP, and she has seen the movies and features captivate and energize her own classroom. Before joining BrainPOP, Karina was an elementary school teacher and a lead fellow for the NYC Teaching Fellows, an intensive program for professionals who want to make a difference in New York City's most challenging public schools. She has observed the Japanese school system on a Fulbright Memorial Fund award and worked with educators in Mexico on a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Karina has presented workshops in numerous educational conferences, including T+L, NSTA, and NECC. Karina received her M.Ed from Lehman College and her B.A. in film and television from New York University.

Paul Kühne Vice President, Marketing and Communications Paul heads up BrainPOP's integrated marketing, public relations, and client communications efforts. He brings a life-long passion for innovative educational tools to his professional work, most recently overseeing library marketing and communications for Tutor.com. He has worked extensively in the educational and non-profit sectors at the Institute of International Education, Bronx-based nonprofit Per Scholas, State University of New York-Maritime College, and SmartTix. His educational marketing expertise includes branding, strategic partnerships, business development, community outreach, and customer service. Paul has been involved with the National History Day program and was a member of the inaugural class of Boston University Academy. He received his A.B. in English and theatre from Colgate University.

Annie Choi Director of Content Annie received her M.F.A. in writing from Columbia University and her B.A. in psychology from the University of California, Berkeley. As Editorial Director, Annie oversees production of BrainPOP Jr., researches early elementary curriculum and frameworks, writes scripts and features, and consults with educators and administrators to ensure BrainPOP Jr. is a useful resource for students, teachers, and parents. She has a passion for early elementary education and has over eight years of experience writing and editing K-12 textbooks and supplemental materials for major educational publishing houses. Her personal writing has appeared in Publisher's Weekly, Pidgin Magazine, Women's Health, RuinedMusic.com, and other publications. Her memoir, Happy Birthday or Whatever: Track Suits, Kim Chee, and Other Family Disasters, was published by HarperCollins in 2007.

Allisyn Levy Director of Teacher Outreach After over eleven years working as an elementary education teacher, Allisyn joined the BrainPOP team to support educators and help them integrate technology into the classroom. She received her National Board Certification in 2003 and holds her M.Ed in school administration of educational technology from Western Washington University and her B.S. in elementary education from Skidmore College in New York. Passionate about educational technology, Allisyn coached an award-winning Lego Robotics team and worked with students to produce documentaries, animations, and public service announcements. She has published articles in THE Journal and TeachersNetwork.org, and has been awarded grants from Donors Choose and Nike.

Del Almeida Senior Animator Del brings his diverse background in art, illustration, and design to BrainPOP Jr. to create Annie and Moby’s exciting and inspiring world. He animates engaging movies, creates fun characters and vivid backgrounds, and directs our team of talented animators and designers. Before joining BrainPOP Jr., Del designed advertisements and corporate identities for small businesses and major corporations, and worked as a designer for Russ Berrie, Inc., creating toys, mugs, frames, and stuffed creatures. He holds a B.F.A. in graphic design from William Paterson University in New Jersey.