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Sharon Emerson joined FableVision from Pearson Scott Foresman, one of the world's preeminent elementary educational publishers. As Pearson's Senior Manager of Multimedia Projects, Sharon spearheaded the development of Web, CD-ROM, and DVD products that invigorated emergent, wired classrooms. Over the past fifteen years, Sharon designed products for a variety of media/platforms: electronic games, handheld devices, interactive exhibits, and Web sites. She is primarily interested in defining the appropriate medium, story, and tone for each unique project. "The most effective products get the balance right between play and purpose. A playful interface must propel the curriculum. And the curriculum must be nested in a tasty interface." Sharon's work spans the entertainment and education landscape. She designed products for companies including: Cartoon Network, AOL, Encyclopedia Britannica, and VTech Toys. She holds a B.A. in History and a B.A. in Fine Arts from Georgetown University, with a background as an artist, writer, and historian. Sharon teaches Designing Educational Multimedia in Boston University's Educational Media and Technology Master's program. | 