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Dr. Joel Schneider joined CTW in 1983, beginning as a project director in the software division. In 1987, he became the content director for Square One TV, a daily children's television series on math.

Schneider, who was born in Lebanon, Pa., began his career studying mathematics. While teaching mathematics at Pennsylvania State University, he started working with prospective elementary school teachers which led him to concentrating on mathematics education. Joel Schneider passed away of cancer at the age of 61 on September 12 2004.

CTW has established the Joel Schneider International Research Fund for Global Health to honor his passion and work on the Workshop's global health initiative.