About Boon-dah Learning

We're on a mission to transform education for neurodiverse students through innovative, engaging learning materials designed with their unique needs in mind.

Our Mission

At Boon-dah Learning, we believe that if it helps a challenged child, it will benefit ALL children! Our mission is to nurture creativity and realize the dyslexic strengths in every student through engaging, hands-on learning materials.

We're dedicated to creating educational resources that support neurodiverse students, particularly those with language-based learning differences, to overcome their challenges and discover their unique strengths.

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Meet Our Leadership Team

Our passionate team of educators, neuroscientists, and innovators is dedicated to transforming education for neurodiverse students through research-backed learning solutions.

Founder

Praba Soundararajan

Praba Soundararajan, Ph.D.

Founder & CEO

A neuroscientist with dyslexia who develops educational innovations. Grew up in India and experienced learning challenges that inspired him to create educational approaches to support children with learning differences.

"If it helps a challenged child, it will benefit ALL children!"

Leadership Team

Patti Henning

Patti Henning

Director of Literacy & Instructional Content

30-year educator with Brevard Public Schools, experienced in teaching K-6, alternative learning, and exceptional student education. Previously served as a Writing Specialist, Literacy Coach, and ELA Content Specialist.

Jamie Klingman

Jamie Klingman

Chief Marketing Officer

Serial entrepreneur focused on social good, working to complete her Doctor of Business Administration. Has expertise in creating solutions that provide mutual benefits.

Alex Spencer

Alex Spencer

Chief Technology Officer

A principal software engineer and AI expert with over 20 years of experience making the complex seem simple. Architects and builds the technology that powers the Boon-dah Learning platform.

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Greg Caprara

Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer

Brings 25 years of experience as an educator in K-12 and higher education. Manages software consulting activities for clients in the education space, from curricular support to payment processing software specific to K-12 industry needs.

Advisory Board

Tim Rasinski

Tim Rasinski

Early Literacy Education

Expert in early literacy education and reading development.

Amy Trujillo

Amy Trujillo

STEM Expert

Specialist in STEM education and hands-on learning approaches.

Celeste Kellar

Celeste Kellar

Special Education

Special education specialist focused on neurodiverse learning approaches.

Our Approach

We combine neuroscience insights with educational expertise to create learning materials that work.

Neuroscience-Based

Our materials are designed based on the latest understanding of how the neurodiverse brain learns, processes information, and builds connections.

Multi-Format Learning

We provide materials in multiple formats—visual, auditory, and hands-on—to accommodate different learning styles and preferences.

Strength-Based

Rather than focusing solely on challenges, we highlight and nurture the unique strengths and creative abilities often found in neurodiverse students.

Join Us in Transforming Education

Discover how our innovative learning modules can help your students thrive, regardless of their learning differences.