About Zipline
At Flex Education, we believe great learning starts with strong relationships. We’re here to support families and educators with an approach that’s flexible, personal, and built on real-life experience.
The Vision Behind Zipline
Don McChesney is the founder and CEO of Flex Education and one of the designers of Zipline.
Don spent the first 18 years of his career in several different industries, including auto repair, healthcare, and yachting. In 2009, Don founded EQUIP Education, a Christian homeschool organization in Broward County, Florida, where he continues to serve on the Board of Directors.
In 2021, Don founded Flex Education, an education technology endeavor designed to bring true innovation to education. In 2024, Don also helped found DeltaClaims.AI, which provides unparalleled AI solutions to the insurance claims industry.
Don is married to Nicole and is the father of 5 wonderful children. He earned his B.A. in Political Science from The American University in 1990 and his M.B.A. from the University of Miami in 1998. He and his family are active in their church.
The Educator Behind the Code
Donny McChesney is the CTO of Flex Education and a passionate educator dedicated to helping students love math. He began his career as a math teacher, which inspired him to pursue a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction at Florida Atlantic University, where he is currently a doctoral candidate. Donny has presented and published research on topics ranging from strategies for developing educational games to responsible use of AI in K-12 environments. He has written curriculum, developed educational games, and contributed to advancing the understanding of technology’s role in the classroom.
In addition to his educational expertise, Donny is a skilled programmer and AWS microservices architect who has led the development of Zipline. By combining his deep knowledge of education with his programming skills, he builds tools that meet real classroom needs and inspire students to love learning.
