Discovery Education Appoints First Permanent Chief Information Security Officer, Kara Schlageter
The appointment expands the leadership team to advance safe innovation by design and strengthen the region’s trust as digital learning evolves with AI.
Charlotte, NC (Tuesday, March 3, 2026) – Discovery Education today announced the appointment of Kara Schlageter as the organization’s first chief information security officer (CISO), marking a milestone in its continued investment in the creation of secure, responsible AI that protects the privacy of teachers and students.
Schlageter brings more than 25 years of experience and expertise in leading cybersecurity, enterprise risk, and transformational change in complex, highly regulated environments. He is widely recognized as a transformative leader who combines the human and technical aspects of cyber security. He has a proven track record of helping global organizations translate cyber risks into confident, business-relevant decisions.
As digital learning accelerates, district needs around privacy and protection are changing—causing Discovery Education to increase its investment in strong, transparent, and educator-centered data practices. The creation of the CISO role reflects the company’s commitment to meeting these changing needs proactively and proactively.
As CISO, Schlageter will lead Discovery Education’s information security, governance, and risk management strategy, directing how all solutions are built around strong, secure-by-design principles.
“Kara’s appointment as Chief Information Security Officer demonstrates Discovery Education’s unwavering commitment to responsible innovation. Security, privacy, and trust must be built into every product we create, especially as we accelerate our innovation with AI,” said Brian Shaw, Discovery Education’s Chief Executive Officer. “Kara’s people-first approach and deep experience strengthening cyber security in complex environments will ensure we continue to deliver solutions educators can rely on.”
“Digital learning is evolving rapidly, and the opportunity to strengthen trust has never been greater,” said Kara Schlageter, Discovery Education’s CISO. “Protecting teachers and students is a shared responsibility, and I look forward to working together across Discovery Education to embed secure practices by design into every skill we build to provide the strongest foundation for teaching and learning.”
- Role: Chief Information Security Officer at Discovery Education.
- Executive Leader: Kara Schlageter, a cybersecurity and risk expert with 25+ years of experience.
- Authority: Lead information security, governance, and risk management strategy and implementation.
- Mission: Build and maintain secure K-12 teaching and learning solutions.
- Impact: Strengthen the foundation for AI innovation and data practices that protect teachers and students, and strengthen trust across districts, schools, and partners.
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Discovery Education is a global edtech leader with PreK-12 digital solutions that help educators engage all students and support academic success. With award-winning multimedia content, teaching aids, and innovative classroom tools that are effective, engaging, and easy to use, Discovery Education empowers educators to deliver powerful learning experiences in 45% of US K-12 schools and in all 100+ countries and territories. Through partnerships with districts, states, and trusted organizations, Discovery Education empowers educators with valuable solutions that spark curiosity, build confidence, and accelerate learning. Learn more at www.discoveryeducation.com.
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