BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
- Dr. Jennifer Johnson
- Dr. Carol Lippert
- John Dowd
- Obed Escobar
- Dr. Betsy Hargrove
- Jerome Parker
- Ric Pringle
- Dr. Mike Richardson
- Nedda Shafir
- Dan Steffen
“It is a privilege to serve and support schools through School Connect. Bringing all facets of the community together to help educators enrich the lives of children and open doors of opportunity is meaningful and important community-building. Please find a way to connect with us and join this effort.”
Dr. Jennifer Johnson, Retired Educator
“I serve on the School Connect Board because their core principles of service, community, faith, education, and collaboration mesh perfectly with my beliefs. I am privileged to support an organization that puts the needs of children at the front of every decision and action.”
Dr. Carol Lippert, Assistant Vice President for K-12 Outreach and Support,
Grand Canyon Education
“The stories that unfold through School Connect show what’s possible when communities come together. I’ve witnessed firsthand how this model works, as it transforms the lives of the people we care deeply about – the next generation. My goal is to give our youth the best future we can, which is why it’s such an honor to be a part of this movement.”
John Dowd, Community Partnerships & Outreach,
CORE Construction
“What we know is that love for children, schools and communities is not singular and being in a relationship with additional individuals is not exclusive. There is room for everyone at the table. The systems that School Connect has built offer an endless multiplier effect allowing these relationships to be nurtured and grow.”
Dr. Betsy Hargrove, Superintendent,
Avondale Elementart School District
“I have served with School Connect for the past 9 years because I believe that there is no greater investment that exists than the investment that is made into people. School Connect has taken that truth regarding investment and exemplified it beyond measure, by empowering the “village” to invest into the lives of our young people with diligence, consistency and love. I honestly can’t think of a better mission to join my life to.”
Jerome Parker, Community Pastor,
First Christian Church (FCC)
“Education is at its best when supported by the “three- legged stool” of educators, parents, and community. As a member of the board, my aim is to assist in setting School Connect policy and direction in its mission as catalyst and facilitator in bringing all three groups – school by school – into collaborative partnership.”
Ric Pringle, Retired,
Attorney at Law
“I’m thrilled to be part of the amazing and emerging story about students, schools, and communities flourishing as businesses, government, churches, and non-profits partner with our schools. School Connect has been the catalyst for me joining in this compelling story, and it can be yours too.”
Dr. Mike Richardson, Faculty,
College of Theology, Grand Canyon University
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