Leadership

  • Donald Jacobs, Ph.D.

    Don brings more than 35 years of education experience to his leadership of PLS 3rd Learning, with a focus on designing and developing high-impact projects in education. He founded the award-winning Center for Applied Technologies in Education at the University at Buffalo, and has led projects and planning initiatives with educational organizations across the world—including…

  • Michael Horning Jr., M.Ed., Ed.D.

    Dr. Horning serves as Group President and Chief Innovation Officer for PLS 3rd Learning. He leads the SaaS Products Division and its flagship product, SuperEval, and guides the company’s broader work in K-12 educational leadership. The purpose is constant: to improve the futures of every child by empowering and developing the leaders who serve them….

  • Colin Freeburg

    Colin joined PLS 3rd Learning in 2016 as Director of Finance, bringing experience from the manufacturing and wholesale industries. He holds an MBA in Accounting from Canisius College and is a Certified Public Accountant. As an integral part of the team, Colin quickly advanced to Chief Financial Officer. In this role, he oversees accounting, strategic…