In this episode we discuss the Inspire Excellence Non profit and how we can help connect Idaho's teens to inspiring career paths.

Tom Luna is the former Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction. He served in this position from 2011 to 2015. He was elected to his first term as superintendent on November 7, 2006 and was sworn in the following January. He ran successfully for re-election in 2010. 

After giving sincere consideration to running for re-election again in 2014, Luna ultimately decided not to pursue a third term as superintendent. He announced his retirement on January 27, 2014, and left office upon the expiration of his second term. He was succeeded by fellow Republican Sherri Ybarra, who won the open seat in the 2014 general election. 

Luna graduated with his bachelors degree from Thomas Edison State College. He went on to serve as Senior Adviser to Secretary of Education Rod Paige from 2003 to 2005 and White House Initiative on Tribal Colleges and Universities Director from 2003 to 2004. In addition, Luna was Chairman of the Nampa School Board. 

Before his election to statewide office, Luna made a career in the private sector as a businessman. He was President of Scales Unlimited Incorporated.

The Inspire Excellence Nonprofit recognizes people that INSPIRE, UPLIFT, and SERVE.

Submit a nomination for someone you know who deserves recognition for the excellence they inspire, both big and small, within their communities and sphere of influence.

www.inspireexcellenceidaho.org/teens2trades

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About the Podcast:

Connecting with the community is a priority for BVA. The goal of this podcast is to have conversations that shed new light on different perspectives to create a dialog that inspires excellence. The Inspire Excellence podcast is an Idaho based show that is hosted by Troy McClain, CEO of Tovuti Learning Systems and Tommy Ahlquist the CEO of BVA. Each episode features different guests and compelling topics. Leave a review on whatever platform you decide to listen on and tell your friends!

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