Chief Learning Officer at Begin
Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos serves as Chief Learning Officer at Begin, where she oversees curriculum development and play-to-learn products including digital apps, toys, books, and movies.
With more than a decade of experience designing early learning experiences for children and families, Jody has worked at some of the world’s best-known ed tech, children’s media, and toy companies, including LeapFrog, VTech, KidKraft, Mattel, and HOMER.
Jody holds a Ph.D. in Developmental Science from the University of Alberta, focused on children’s mathematical and cognitive development. She has published 19 peer-reviewed papers and chapters and contributed to numerous panels and channels, including CES Kids@Play, Hallmark’s “Home and Family,” and the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Screen Time Summit.
Her leadership extends beyond Begin — she co-founded and served as Vice President of the Bay Area chapter of the Children’s Media Association, is a Genius of Play Ambassador for the Toy Association, writes for Psychology Today’s “Science of Play” series, and serves as Board Trustee for Explo, an organization helping students in grades 2–12 explore the world and pursue their passions.
Jody lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, two children, cat, and dogs, and spends her spare time training for triathlons and ultra marathons.
