Wayne Poncia
About Wayne Poncia
Wayne Poncia serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Hapara, where he has worked since 2019. He possesses extensive experience in the education sector and has contributed significantly to the development of modern educational systems and content.
Work at Hapara
Wayne Poncia has served as Chief Executive Officer at Hapara since 2019. In this role, he has contributed to the growth of Hapara's searchable Workspace collection, addressing curriculum needs across multiple countries. He has been instrumental in creating a modern learning system that allows teachers to manage classroom needs effectively. His leadership has led to the restructuring of Hapara's Marketing, Sales, Customer Success, and Product divisions, enhancing coordination and driving impactful revenue results. Poncia also oversees product development, sales, and customer success teams across various regions, including New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the UK, and the USA.
Education and Expertise
Wayne Poncia has an extensive educational background, having studied at several institutions. He achieved a Bachelor of Education from the University of Calgary and a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Victoria. He also holds a Master of Education from The University of Southern Mississippi. Currently, he is studying at Columbia University, where he is a Fellow in the Global Entrepreneur E Lab Educational Technology program. His studies have focused on educational psychology, secondary education, and various aspects of administration and counseling.
Background
Wayne Poncia has a diverse background in the education sector, having previously worked as a school superintendent, administrator, guidance counselor, and teacher. He has provided leadership to Silicon Valley EdTech companies and has been a prominent figure in introducing digital learning and education-focused applications on four continents. His experience includes training hundreds of school-level administrators in the US through a program funded by the Annenberg Foundation.
Achievements
Wayne Poncia has played a key role in developing Hapara's educational content system, which enhances learner engagement and delivers differentiated instruction. He has successfully managed stakeholders across multiple locations, including California, Chicago, Alberta, and New Zealand. His focus on supplementing Hapara's lead generation activities with customer-driven demand generation has resulted in a strong evangelist customer base. Additionally, he has contributed to the growth of Hapara's offerings, ensuring they meet the needs of educators and learners alike.