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Anupam Martins

Chief Executive Officer

I’m so grateful to have you as part of our team and to continue this exciting journey together. On behalf of the entire organization, I want to express how honored I am to work alongside you every day.

At Excelligence, we are committed to creating a dynamic and inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive, innovate, and make a meaningful impact. Our company is built on a strong foundation of core values, which we proudly refer to as our IMPACT values. These values guide our actions, decisions, and interactions, ensuring that we consistently deliver excellence to our customers, partners, and each other.

As you settle into your new role, I encourage you to embrace these values and incorporate them into your daily work. They are more than just words; they represent the essence of who we are and what we stand for as a company. I look forward to you experiencing and living our IMPACT values in your interactions with your colleagues and in the work you do every day at Excelligence.

Excelligence is a team sport, and we hope you enjoy interactions with your colleagues as a key enabler of your growth and development within Excelligence. Please take the time to reach out to colleagues, even in other departments, and benefit from their skills, experience, and wisdom that will help you on your growth journey.

Our ‘Why’ at Excelligence is to empower educators to make childhood learning fun. By choosing to join our team, you take the first step toward this noble mission. We do this by providing a wide range of high-quality, innovative, and great-value products and solutions that educators count on to deliver cognitive, behavioral, physical, creative, learning, and academic readiness outcomes for their children. At our core, we help a good teacher become a great teacher and promote joyful learning for a kinder world. I invite you to this exciting adventure and look forward to your contributions to our mission.

We are confident that your unique skills, talents, and experiences will contribute to our collective success. We are excited to see the incredible things you will achieve here at Excelligence. Please do not hesitate to reach out to your colleagues, managers, or myself if you have any questions or need support as you transition into your new role.

Together, we will continue to innovate, inspire, and make a lasting impact by empowering educators to make childhood learning fun.

Lori Jaklevich

Your Benefits Manager

As your benefits manager at Excellence Benefits, I’m here to ensure you have all the support and information you need to make the most of your employee benefits and coverage. My goal is to help you feel confident and empowered when making decisions about your well-being, whether that’s choosing the right plans, understanding your options, or exploring new products and premiums that work best for you and your family. I’m committed to being your go-to resource for clear, accurate, and concise guidance every step of the way.
Who I Am

I’m Lori Jaklevich, and I’m here to assist you with all things benefits-related. Whether you have questions about your benefits package, need help with enrollment, or want guidance on making changes to your weekly or yearly processes, I’ve got you covered. My focus is on helping you make informed choices that meet your needs and the needs of your loved ones, ensuring you have the clarity and support you deserve.

What I Bring to the Table

I have extensive knowledge in a variety of areas, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, 401k plans, and more. With this expertise, I’m ready to provide you with the insights and answers you need to make the best decisions for your future.

I'm Here to Help You

What I Can Do for You

My top priority is to make sure you feel fully supported in understanding and managing your benefits. I’ll work with you to ensure you’re aware of all your options and can make decisions that positively impact your well-being. I’m dedicated to offering programs that are fair, competitive, and aligned with our organization’s goals, so you can trust that you’re getting the best possible support. Whether it’s a quick question or a deeper dive into your benefits, I’m here to help you navigate it all with confidence.

How to Get in Touch

I’m always available to assist with any benefits-related questions or concerns you might have. Don’t hesitate to reach out to me directly:

I’m here to support you in making the most of your benefits, so let’s work together to ensure you have everything you need for your well-being!

Our Locations

Excelligence - Monterey

Excelligence Learning Corporation, a leader in early childhood education, is headquartered in Monterey, California. This location serves as the central hub for our operations, where we develop and manage our extensive portfolio of educational products and services. 

Excelligence - Shelton

On the East Coast, we maintain a strong operational presence in Shelton, Connecticut—home to our subsidiaries Really Good Stuff and Discount School Supply, both key players in providing innovative classroom solutions.

Excelligence - Distribution Center

Beyond our headquarters, our national footprint includes a state-of-the-art fulfillment center in Gardner, Kansas, which plays a critical role in efficiently delivering our products to educators and schools across the country.

Frog Street

In the South, our reach extends to Southlake, Texas, where Frog Street, a division of Excelligence, conducts comprehensive educational programming and professional development activities for early learners and educators.

Children's Factory

Further supporting our mission, Children’s Factory operates out of St. Louis, Missouri, focusing on the manufacturing and distribution of high-quality play equipment, early-learning furniture, and soft play products for global early childhood education markets.

EPI

Rounding out our nationwide presence, Educational Products Inc. (EPI), the nation’s leading provider of custom-kitted back-to-school supplies, manages its primary facilities in Carrollton and Houston, Texas.

Our Brands

Discount School Supply® is the premier one-stop shopping destination for early childhood education products, designed to help make early childhood learning fun. Key product segments include content & curriculum, classroom tools, and play & learn serving Infant through Early Childhood Education. Learn more at DiscountSchoolSupply.com

Really Good Stuff® is the premier one-stop-shop for top-quality learning products for K-5 classrooms, including content & curriculum, classroom tools, hundreds of ready-to-shop learning kits, and custom kits designed and built for an individual school serving K-5th grade.
Learn more at ReallyGoodStuff.com.

Frog Street is transforming the education of the next generation of children by equipping educators with research-based curriculum, assessments, professional development, and digital resources serving Infant through Early Childhood Education.
Learn more at FrogStreet.com.

Children’s Factory® is a leading provider of high-quality play equipment, classroom furnishings, and soft play products including furniture, classroom tools, play & learn, and infant & toddler serving Infant through Early Childhood Education.
Learn more at ChildrensFactory.com.

EPI® / Educational Products, Inc. is America’s largest provider of custom kitted back-to-school supplies solutions for parents and teachers. Key product segments include supply packs, personalized kitting solutions, and spirit wear serving K-8th grade.
Learn more at EducationalProducts.com.

Environments® classroom-tough, teacher-tested educational furniture brand is designed and built to last, including classroom storage, lockers and cubbies, book displays and shelving, and dramatic play serving Infant through Early Childhood Education.Learn more at Environments.com.

Colorations® is the leading art and creative activity brand in early education, offering the broadest range of products on the market including art supplies, crafts, and convenient creative expression kits aligned to age appropriate learning goals serving Infant through Early Childhood Education.Learn more at Colorations.com.

Excellerations® products help children learn and discover through play. Key product segments include play & learn, content & curriculum, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) serving Infant through Early Childhood Education.
Learn more at Excellerations.com.

Steve Spangler Science® products make STEM education fun, accessible, and memorable through experiential learning products and experiments within STEM that integrates multiple disciplines into the learning experience serving K-5th grade.