Zach Vander Veen
Co-Founder | Chief Innovation Officer | Former Teacher, Tech Director
Zach is a learner, educator, entrepreneur, husband, father, and generally well-rounded geek who finds the world endlessly fascinating. In addition to co-founding Abre, he’s worn most hats in education, including history teacher, technology coach, administrator, and director of technology. He loves innovation and leading cross-departmental teams in delivering the best outcomes to students.
A world traveler, Zach believes that wandering leads to personal and professional growth. He’s the proud father of three adopted Colombian children and a strong advocate of adoption, foster care, and international youth exchange.