Build Momentum for Education - K-12 Superintendent Series

Launching Scholarships, Contests, & Award Programs that Make an Impact: Interview with Amy Valentine


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On today’s episode, we have the pleasure of talking with Amy Valentine, the Chief Executive Officer and Education Evangelist of Future of School, a national public charity designed to support the growth of innovative school models integrating blended and online learning. 

Prior to guiding Future of School's incubation and launch, Amy managed a portfolio of Colorado schools where she led academic and operational turnaround strategy. She also previously served as executive director for a network of Nobel Learning Community Schools in California. In both Colorado and California, Amy has worked with traditional, blended, and online school communities as a teacher, administrator, professional development mentor, and curriculum specialist.

Amy shares practical tips and advice for creating your own scholarship, award or contest. Here's a link to the organizations we mentioned in this episode: 

  • Hide in Plain Sight - Nonprofit in Colorado that supports homeless youth. 
  • Kipp Charter Schools 
  • Scholarship America - This organization can walk you through the process of launching your own program. 

     


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Build Momentum for Education - K-12 Superintendent SeriesBy Sarah Williamson and Chad Bolser

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