Pamela L. Brehm Joins Inspiration Software®, Inc.

PORTLAND, OR — June 14, 2004
Inspiration Software, Inc., the Portland, OR-based developer of visual learning and thinking software for K-12 schools, today announced the hiring of Pamela L. Brehm to its marketing team.

Ms. Brehm will serve as marketing communications manager and will be responsible for the company’s strategic creative direction and communication initiatives. She received her B.S. in journalism and communication and her electronic publishing certification from the University of Oregon.

Before joining Inspiration Software, Inc., Brehm served as marketing manager at Bidwell & Company, a Portland brokerage firm. She also worked for several years at Vancouver, Wa. marketing communications agency Alling Henning Associates, where she managed multi-faceted communications projects and international creative teams for a diverse client base including Hewlett-Packard.

Inspiration Software, Inc. President Mona Westhaver said Brehm is an outstanding addition to the company. "We are extremely pleased that Pamela has joined Inspiration Software. Her experience as a talented marketing manager and her knowledge in defining creative direction will be a great addition to our marketing team."

About Inspiration Software, Inc.
Recognized as the leader in visual thinking and learning, Inspiration Software, Inc. develops and publishes innovative software tools that inspire learners of all ages to brainstorm, organize, plan and create. With more than 10 million users worldwide, the company's award-winning software is revolutionizing visual learning in education—inspiring students to develop strong thinking and organizational skills and improve their academic performance. Founded by Donald Helfgott and Mona Westhaver, the company's mission is to support improvements in education and make a positive difference in students' lives by providing software tools that help students learn to think.