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Mitch Weathers is a high school teacher, adjunct college professor, and the creator and founder of Organized Binder. Mitch designed Organized Binder to help struggling students gain daily exposure to the non-cognitive skills and executive function needed to achieve in the classroom. Together with the Organized Binder Team he now helps teachers, schools, districts, and colleges implement the various versions of the system both nationally and internationally. Universities such as Stanford and Dominican University invite him to work with teacher candidates and he works with the new teacher support programs TIPS and BTSA to help beginning teachers adopt the system. Mitch speaks nationally at conferences like CTA, CLS, and NSTA. He is also formally advises a number of education technology companies and start-ups.   Mitch Weathers Highlights

• Missing kids working in the non-profit sector brought Mitch to education 
• Mitch’s love for Geology and it’s transfer to students
• It’s not about me “Mindset”
• Leadership through leading the Science Department
• Connecting his staff as a community through grade-level alignment
• Multiply the “I can’t believe what I’m seeing …” culture
• Be realistic about who you have as students
• How Organized Binder works and why your students should use it …
• Deficit vs Asset lenses
• Wheat vs Weeds parable
• How meeting families and inviting participation increased family engagement
• Developing empathy through interviewing families

  Mitch Weathers Resources   Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire   Organized Binder website   Email Mitch  

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SCHOOL SPIRIT VENDING

• Hassle-free, year-round fundraising for your school. With School Spirit Vending, we do all the work, you just cash the check
• Increase school spirit with custom stickers for your school and raise funds at the same time -no upfront costs, no volunteers, no selling
• Sick of the same old ways of raising money for your school? Let School Spirit Vending's hassle-free, year-round fundraising program supplement the other fundraisers you're already doing.
• SSV is also giving away the Top 10 School Fundraising Ideas for 2017. Download the guide here.

 

 

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Kyle Wagneris the current Middle School Program Director at IMS in Hong Kong and the founder and lead consultant for Transform Educational Consulting, an organization that empowers school leaders to lead change and improve student learning through simple, innovative strategies and teaming structures. He is also the former Coordinator of Futures Academy at the International School of Beijing, a program that uses interdisciplinary project- based learning to connect students to their passions and the world outside of school. His book "The Power of SIMPLE" documents this experience and helps provide simple, research- based strategies for school transformation. Kyle is also a former educator at High Tech High, the school featured on the hit documentary “Most Likely to Succeed.” He holds a M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership with a thesis that focuses on developing democratic classrooms and distributed leadership models.    Kyle Wagner originally was my guest in Episode 085.   Kyle Wagner

• Kyle’s definition of project based learning
• Are you addressing local needs through your projects?
• Authenticity is the key
• Structure is key to the fluidity of project based learning
• The best project Kyle has ever seen
• How project based learning flips “traditional” school on its head
• Kyle’s new project based learning course

  Kyle Wagner Resources     The Power of Simple    Follow Kyle on Twitter to see opportunities to join his Project Based Learning Webinars   Kyle’s Project Based Learning Course   Most Likely to Succeed   Email Kyle   From Childhood to Adolescence  

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CSC Consulting Group: Catalyzing Sustainable Change

• Our mission is to support people in education and nonprofit organizations to improve processes and enhance the performance of their organizations.
• Our venture is a social enterprise and their vision is to catalyze sustainable change in our society one organization at a time
• Our home city is Chicago but their work can be done anywhere in the nation and they are actively looking for clients elsewhere
• Our current portfolio includes individual schools, nonprofit organizations, small and large districts and urban school systems
• Our team represents and shares a stake with the populations we serve
• We are strategic thought partners to leaders of public sector organizations
• We ideates, builds and maintains easy-to-understand data tools using the latest analytics technology

 

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• Hassle-free, year-round fundraising for your school. With School Spirit Vending, we do all the work, you just cash the check
• Increase school spirit with custom stickers for your school and raise funds at the same time -no upfront costs, no volunteers, no selling
• Sick of the same old ways of raising money for your school? Let School Spirit Vending's hassle-free, year-round fundraising program supplement the other fundraisers you're already doing.
• SSV is also giving away the Top 10 School Fundraising Ideas for 2017. Download the guide here.

 

 

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John David Mann is an award-winning author whose books have sold more than 2 million copies in more than a dozen languages, including the New York Times bestseller The Red Circle (with former Navy SEAL sniper Brandon Webb) and the bestselling worldwide classic The Go-Giver (with Bob Burg). His Take the Lead (with Betsy Myers) was named by Tom Peters and the Washington Post as Best Leadership Book of 2011. John performed his first composition, a musical score for Aeschylus’s Prometheus Bound, in Greece, at the play’s original venue, when he was 13, and won the BMI Awards for Student Composers at 15. At 17 he spearheaded a group of students who founded their own high school, and after graduating joined the faculty. He concertized on the cello before turning to careers as an entrepreneur and author.   John David Mann Show Highlights:

• Go-givers vs Go-getters
• Steps to putting people first
• Are you a friend or a creditor?
• Give trust to get trust
• You only lead as far as you grow
• Assume the best of your people
• Leadership lessons from Navy SEAL Snipers
• The power of self-noticing
• What can I do to make the cranky colleague’s life 1% better
• Story of John starting his own school as a high school student
• Keep talking, keep thinking, keep dreaming
• Give away power and you’ll get more of it

  John David Mann Resources:   Go-Giver Leader Go Giver Teacher Edition The Red Circle The Recipe   John’s Website   John on Twitter   Best Classical Music to Listen to According to John David Mann:   BachChaconne D Minor Violin Brahms 3rd Symphony Sibelius 5th Symphony   Some of John’s articles:  

• On Jean Sibelius, 5th Symphony and what is moving about it. 
• The high school he helped start (as a student).
• Being rejected 22 times.
• Journey of self-publishing here, here, and here.

 

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SHOW SPONSORS:

CSC Consulting Group: Catalyzing Sustainable Change

• Our mission is to support people in education and nonprofit organizations to improve processes and enhance the performance of their organizations.
• Our venture is a social enterprise and their vision is to catalyze sustainable change in our society one organization at a time
• Our home city is Chicago but their work can be done anywhere in the nation and they are actively looking for clients elsewhere
• Our current portfolio includes individual schools, nonprofit organizations, small and large districts and urban school systems
• Our team represents and shares a stake with the populations we serve
• We are strategic thought partners to leaders of public sector organizations
• We ideates, builds and maintains easy-to-understand data tools using the latest analytics technology

 

SCHOOL SPIRIT VENDING

• Hassle-free, year-round fundraising for your school. With School Spirit Vending, we do all the work, you just cash the check
• Increase school spirit with custom stickers for your school and raise funds at the same time -no upfront costs, no volunteers, no selling
• Sick of the same old ways of raising money for your school? Let School Spirit Vending's hassle-free, year-round fundraising program supplement the other fundraisers you're already doing.
• SSV is also giving away the Top 10 School Fundraising Ideas for 2017. Download the guide here.

 

 

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Dr. Mike St. Pierre is the Executive Director of the Catholic Campus Ministry Association, a national association of professional campus ministers, serving on over 350 campuses.  Prior to his current role, Mike was a school president for seven years in New Jersey.  Mike’s doctoral dissertation explored the impact of technology on secondary school students and their ability to collaborate.  He and his wife, Cary have four children.       Mike St. Pierre Show Highlights  

• How technology impacts students ability to collaborate
• The power of focus
• Why you need to theme days and how Mike does it
• Leaders should be fair, firm, and friendly
• Tactics to demonstrate that you care
• Is this right for my community and can we get behind it?
• Invest in people early
• Float the balloon: Check yourself ninja-tactics …
• How Mike uses silence in the morning
• Sunday night staff meetings (with the family)
• Ways to show that you are getting better too
• Just do the work

  Mike St. Pierre Resources   Gritby Angela Duckworth The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron & Suzanne Stabile   Mike’s Blog Mike on Twitter Mike on Insta Mike on FB Mike on LinkedIn  

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SHOW SPONSORS:

CSC Consulting Group: Catalyzing Sustainable Change

• Our mission is to support people in education and nonprofit organizations to improve processes and enhance the performance of their organizations.
• Our venture is a social enterprise and their vision is to catalyze sustainable change in our society one organization at a time
• Our home city is Chicago but their work can be done anywhere in the nation and they are actively looking for clients elsewhere
• Our current portfolio includes individual schools, nonprofit organizations, small and large districts and urban school systems
• Our team represents and shares a stake with the populations we serve
• We are strategic thought partners to leaders of public sector organizations
• We ideates, builds and maintains easy-to-understand data tools using the latest analytics technology

 

SCHOOL SPIRIT VENDING

• Hassle-free, year-round fundraising for your school. With School Spirit Vending, we do all the work, you just cash the check
• Increase school spirit with custom stickers for your school and raise funds at the same time -no upfront costs, no volunteers, no selling
• Sick of the same old ways of raising money for your school? Let School Spirit Vending's hassle-free, year-round fundraising program supplement the other fundraisers you're already doing.
• SSV is also giving away the Top 10 School Fundraising Ideas for 2017. Download the guide here.

 

 

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Jeremy Barnhart is a co-owner and VP of Franchise Development at Apex Fun Run. He has a background in accounting/finance and a variety of other business ventures. Apex Fun Run’s passion is to help teachers (10% of the funds raised go to the teacher), as well as students and schools. The company partners with schools to raise funds for equipment and other campus needs. The concept incorporates a two-week characterbuilding and leadership program that culminates with a student “run” to raise donations for schools. Students ask people they know to pledge money for each completed lap, between 26-36. Young and enthusiastic Apex staff members lead the program, and all students get jerseys and prizes for jobs well done. Apex Fun Run raises more money for schools than any other fundraiser, averaging about $23,000. Jeremy and his wife live in Scottsdale, Arizona with their 3 sons who keep him active and busy coaching their basketball, football, and baseball teams.   Jeremy Barnhart Show Highlights

• Lead by example
• Do the right thing by people
• Why knowing enough to be dangerous is dangerous
• Are you a list guy or gal?
• Apex Fun Run was started in passion and need
• Fundraising "my way”
• 3 core issues Apex Fun Run helps with
• Schools keeps 50-70% of funds raised
• How to get involved to raise $23K for your school or become a franchisee
• POWERED-UP leaders and LEGENDS

  Jeremy Barnhart Resources   Get involved with Apex Fun Run   Connect on Twitter  

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SHOW SPONSORS:

CSC Consulting Group: Catalyzing Sustainable Change

• Our mission is to support people in education and nonprofit organizations to improve processes and enhance the performance of their organizations.
• Our venture is a social enterprise and their vision is to catalyze sustainable change in our society one organization at a time
• Our home city is Chicago but their work can be done anywhere in the nation and they are actively looking for clients elsewhere
• Our current portfolio includes individual schools, nonprofit organizations, small and large districts and urban school systems
• Our team represents and shares a stake with the populations we serve
• We are strategic thought partners to leaders of public sector organizations
• We ideates, builds and maintains easy-to-understand data tools using the latest analytics technology

 

SCHOOL SPIRIT VENDING

• Hassle-free, year-round fundraising for your school. With School Spirit Vending, we do all the work, you just cash the check
• Increase school spirit with custom stickers for your school and raise funds at the same time -no upfront costs, no volunteers, no selling
• Sick of the same old ways of raising money for your school? Let School Spirit Vending's hassle-free, year-round fundraising program supplement the other fundraisers you're already doing.
• SSV is also giving away the Top 10 School Fundraising Ideas for 2017. Download the guide here.

 

 

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Connie Hamilton is a part time curriculum director in the rural area of Saranac Community Schools. Her career path led her from teaching elementary and middle school to being an instructional coach and principal positions in both elementary and secondary levels. When she's not serving the staff, students, and community in her district, Connie offers professional development to schools across the nation on topics such as leadership, questioning, literacy and best practices.    Connie originally starred in Episode 062.   Connie Hamilton Show Highlights:

• How BLBS can make you popular … “a big deal”
• Why being a great listener is key to being a strong leader
• Listening can help diffuse difficult situations
• Permission is key to listening and influence
• How to use the 5 love languages as a leader
• The importance of breakfast for dinner
• Playbook for job-embedded PD
• "They don’t need to know" is dangerous
• Do you value compliments?

    Show Resources:   5 Love Languages book   5 Love Languages quiz   Visible learning   Never eat alone   Connect with Connie on Twitter  

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SHOW SPONSORS:

CSC Consulting Group: Catalyzing Sustainable Change

• Our mission is to support people in education and nonprofit organizations to improve processes and enhance the performance of their organizations.
• Our venture is a social enterprise and their vision is to catalyze sustainable change in our society one organization at a time
• Our home city is Chicago but their work can be done anywhere in the nation and they are actively looking for clients elsewhere
• Our current portfolio includes individual schools, nonprofit organizations, small and large districts and urban school systems
• Our team represents and shares a stake with the populations we serve
• We are strategic thought partners to leaders of public sector organizations
• We ideates, builds and maintains easy-to-understand data tools using the latest analytics technology

 

SCHOOL SPIRIT VENDING

• Hassle-free, year-round fundraising for your school. With School Spirit Vending, we do all the work, you just cash the check
• Increase school spirit with custom stickers for your school and raise funds at the same time -no upfront costs, no volunteers, no selling
• Sick of the same old ways of raising money for your school? Let School Spirit Vending's hassle-free, year-round fundraising program supplement the other fundraisers you're already doing.
• SSV is also giving away the Top 10 School Fundraising Ideas for 2017. Download the guide here.

 

 

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Chanie Wilschanski, an early childhood strategist and leadership coach. She works with EC directors to help them build a school of excellence. Schools that want to make a bigger impact by creating a collaborative culture, parent relationships and teachers as leaders!   Chanie believes that - No matter the stage of your school, the size of your staff and children or how big your budget ---- schools are powered by the PEOPLE!   As a mom of 3 little kids ages 2, 5 and 7, She loves to observe, do research and learn and make the time to read 2 books a week on leadership, school cultures, mindset and early childhood. Discover Ed Consulting   Chanie Wilschanski Show Highlights

• The story of DiscoverEd Consulting
• How to embed the capacity of greatness in your people
• The correlation between Parents and Leadership 
• Your people are someone’s treasured son or daughter
• The importance of using voice and video 
• Plan your tomorrow
• The "Block and tackle” method via Todd Herman
• The EC Leadership Conference
• Themes learned from launching the EC Leadership Conference
• Leaders don’t have to know everything 

  “When we help ourselves, we find moments of happiness. When we help others, we find lasting fulfillment.”   -Simon Sinek   Resources:   Chanie’s website   EC Leadership Conference   Turn the ship around   

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SHOW SPONSORS:

CSC Consulting Group: Catalyzing Sustainable Change

• Our mission is to support people in education and nonprofit organizations to improve processes and enhance the performance of their organizations.
• Our venture is a social enterprise and their vision is to catalyze sustainable change in our society one organization at a time
• Our home city is Chicago but their work can be done anywhere in the nation and they are actively looking for clients elsewhere
• Our current portfolio includes individual schools, nonprofit organizations, small and large districts and urban school systems
• Our team represents and shares a stake with the populations we serve
• We are strategic thought partners to leaders of public sector organizations
• We ideates, builds and maintains easy-to-understand data tools using the latest analytics technology

 

SCHOOL SPIRIT VENDING

• Hassle-free, year-round fundraising for your school. With School Spirit Vending, we do all the work, you just cash the check
• Increase school spirit with custom stickers for your school and raise funds at the same time -no upfront costs, no volunteers, no selling
• Sick of the same old ways of raising money for your school? Let School Spirit Vending's hassle-free, year-round fundraising program supplement the other fundraisers you're already doing.
• SSV is also giving away the Top 10 School Fundraising Ideas for 2017. Download the guide here.

 

 

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Dr. Philip D. Lanoue has a demonstrated record in leading school transformation at the building and district levels, creating new instructional models, improving student performance, and building positive community and school relationships. He is the 2015 AASA National Superintendent of the Year, as well as the 2015 Georgia Superintendent of the Year. Dr. Lanoue served as principal for 18 years in four high schools in Massachusetts and Vermont, his home state. He was named the Vermont NASSP Principal of the Year while principal of Burlington High School. Lanoue is one of the nation’s top 50 educational innovators in digital learning as named by Converge magazine. His work in supervision and evaluation has been recognized by the University of Georgia (UGA). He is an Adjunct professor at the University of Georgia, and he was a leading contributor in designing one of the nation’s top Professional Development School Districts in partnership with UGA. He has written extensively on the new role of leaders with internationally-renowned expert Dr. Sally Zepeda.   Philip Lanoue Show Highlights:

• How to serve every child in a school and district
• In high poverty areas, if we don’t get it right, our kids are gone
• Phil’s 3 questions every educator must ask
• List what you DO and DON’T DO for all kids. Get rid of the DON’T DO in a week
• Looking at tough data is not about beating people up
• Relationships are key and truly understanding students
• If you’re teaching, someone must be learning
• You have to make concessions if all kids are going to learn
• Adults have to take risks with kids
• How schools and districts can work with the community to serve all kids
• The role as a leader is to ask a lot of questions
• The metrics that lead to success
• Clarity vs Ambiguity
• Make decisions based on what you believe and what your community believes
• Conversation walks

  Resources   Teaching with poverty in mind by Eric Jensen   Contact Phil   Phil’s website   Phil on Twitter  

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SHOW SPONSORS:

CSC Consulting Group: Catalyzing Sustainable Change

• Our mission is to support people in education and nonprofit organizations to improve processes and enhance the performance of their organizations.
• Our venture is a social enterprise and their vision is to catalyze sustainable change in our society one organization at a time
• Our home city is Chicago but their work can be done anywhere in the nation and they are actively looking for clients elsewhere
• Our current portfolio includes individual schools, nonprofit organizations, small and large districts and urban school systems
• Our team represents and shares a stake with the populations we serve
• We are strategic thought partners to leaders of public sector organizations
• We ideates, builds and maintains easy-to-understand data tools using the latest analytics technology

 

SCHOOL SPIRIT VENDING

• Hassle-free, year-round fundraising for your school. With School Spirit Vending, we do all the work, you just cash the check
• Increase school spirit with custom stickers for your school and raise funds at the same time -no upfront costs, no volunteers, no selling
• Sick of the same old ways of raising money for your school? Let School Spirit Vending's hassle-free, year-round fundraising program supplement the other fundraisers you're already doing.
• SSV is also giving away the Top 10 School Fundraising Ideas for 2017. Download the guide here.

 

 

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Dr. Jeffrey Zoul is a lifelong teacher, learner, and leader. During Jeff’s distinguished career in education he has served in a variety of roles, most recently as Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning with Deerfield Public Schools District 109 in Deerfield, Illinois. Jeff also served as a teacher and coach in the State of Georgia for many years before moving into school administration.    Zoul has also taught graduate courses at the university level in the areas of assessment, research, and program evaluation. He is the author/co-author of many books, including What Connected Educators Do Differently, Start. Right. Now. - Teach and Lead for Excellence, Improving Your School One Week at a Time, and Leading Professional Learning: Tools to Connect and Empower Teachers.    Jeff has earned several degrees, including his undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts and his doctoral degree from the University of Alabama. He is also been recognized for his work as an educational leader on numerous occasions, including the 2014 Bammy Educators’ Voice Award. In his spare time, Jeff enjoys running and has completed over a dozen marathons. Zoul resides in Evanston, Illinois.      Jimmy Casas recently completed his 22nd year in educational leadership, the last fourteen years as principal of Bettendorf High School in Iowa.     Jimmy was named the 2012 Iowa Secondary Principal of the Year and was selected as one of three finalists for NASSP 2013 National Secondary Principal of the Year.   In 2014, Jimmy was invited to the White House to speak on the Future Ready Schools pledge. He is the Co-Founder of EdCampIowa and also the Co-Founder of #IAedchat, an on-line discussion chat that takes place every Sunday evening at 8:00 p.m. CST.  Jimmy is the co-author of two popular educational books with Todd Whitaker and Jeff Zoul entitled, “What Connected Educators Do Differently,” and “Start. Right. Now.  Teach and Lead for Excellence”   Jimmy currently serves as a Senior Fellow for the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE) and also serves as an adjunct professor for Drake University, teaching a graduate course on Educational Leadership.   “Be noticeable. Be memorable.”       Jeff Zoul and Jimmy Casas Show Highlights

• How Jeff and Jimmy met and started WGEDD
• The importance of gift giving and taking care of people.
• The best gift you can give is your time.
• When you walk into a room do you leave it with more energy?
• Different ways to connect with staff.
• Do you acknowledge your staff by being visible and observing classes?
• The Daily 5.
• Why it’s important to make a commitment to celebration.
• 2-a-days (notecards to staff)
• How to build celebration into culture through staff meetings
• Students First Banquet (overcoming obstacles celebration)

  “Passion. Purpose. Pride”   Resources

• Jeff’s blog
• Jimmy’s blog
• WGEDD website
• Start. Right. Now.
• What Connected Educators Do Differently.
• Jeff on Twitter
• Jimmy on Twitter

Eric Ewald is an elementary school principal in North Liberty, Iowa. He is in his first year as the Lead Learner and Chief Storyteller at Van Allen Elementary of the Iowa City Community School District. Van Allen is a PreK through 6th grade building of approximately 550 students. This is Eric’s fifth year as an elementary school principal. Eric’s wife is a first grade teacher in a neighboring District; they have two children, a kindergarten son and an almost three-year-old daughter.     Eric Ewald Show Highlights

• Coaching turned him on to education
• Quiet leadership and leading by example
• Best leading by example moment
• Do you do Positive Post-Its @ your school?
• Giver or Taker
• Start your day writing thank you notes
• Do you get teachers to engage in Twitter chats?
• It’s okay to have fun and to slow down
• Growth mindset 
• Should we move off of email to Voxer or Slack?
• Fish philosophy to win

  Resources   Commit to 3 app Voxer Slack Fish Philosophy The Power of School Branding   Eric’s blog Connect with Eric on Twitter   Twitter chats to check out:

• #iaedchat
• #satchat
• #leadupchat
• #kidsdeserveit

Check out Danny’s Ultimate Guide to Twitter chats here

 

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SHOW SPONSORS:

CSC Consulting Group: Catalyzing Sustainable Change

• Our mission is to support people in education and nonprofit organizations to improve processes and enhance the performance of their organizations.
• Our venture is a social enterprise and their vision is to catalyze sustainable change in our society one organization at a time
• Our home city is Chicago but their work can be done anywhere in the nation and they are actively looking for clients elsewhere
• Our current portfolio includes individual schools, nonprofit organizations, small and large districts and urban school systems
• Our team represents and shares a stake with the populations we serve
• We are strategic thought partners to leaders of public sector organizations
• We ideates, builds and maintains easy-to-understand data tools using the latest analytics technology

 

SCHOOL SPIRIT VENDING

• Hassle-free, year-round fundraising for your school. With School Spirit Vending, we do all the work, you just cash the check
• Increase school spirit with custom stickers for your school and raise funds at the same time -no upfront costs, no volunteers, no selling
• Sick of the same old ways of raising money for your school? Let School Spirit Vending's hassle-free, year-round fundraising program supplement the other fundraisers you're already doing.
• SSV is also giving away the Top 10 School Fundraising Ideas for 2017. Download the guide here.

 

 

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