Tracey Beal
Founder & CEO
School Connect
As Founder & CEO of School Connect, Tracey Beal helps local schools build dynamic partnerships among faith, business, government, and non-profit organizations. This model of strategic collaboration helps schools accomplish measurable goals while fostering win/win partnerships.
In the spring of 2015, the US Department of Education, and the Arizona Department of Education, recognized the exceptional results of the collaborative model at Palo Verde Middle School in the Washington Elementary School District located in Phoenix, AZ. To date, School Connect has facilitated partnerships in more than 700 public and charter schools in Arizona.
School Connect has annual events that bring the village together. They include:
School Connect School Connect Summit
Held in late January each year, this is the leading annual event intersecting the K-12, business government, and faith-based communities for one inspiring morning of lauded speakers, panel discussions, and networking.
Champions of Education Awards
Every April, we honor and celebrate the unparalleled commitment of students, teachers, administrators, and community leaders across Arizona.
Teacher Appreciation
During the first week of May, together we celebrate the dedication of our teachers and school administrators!
Love Our Schools Day
October marks that time of year when our “village” partners roll up their sleeves for this service day. Whether it’s planting a garden, painting a mural, or beautifying a school – this service day gives everyone a chance to partner with a school.
The School Connect model is now being used in several cities including Orange County, CA; Colorado Springs, CO; Fort Wayne, IN; Oklahoma City, OK; San Antonio, TX; Appleton, WI; Little Rock, AR; and Lafayette, LA.
Tracey is a board member of the Arizona 21st CCLC Vision Team, ACE Mentoring, and the Grand Canyon University Advisory Board.
Tracey is also a member of the Arizona Broadband Network Task Force, Leadership West, Global Leadership Summit Team, and the Phoenix Mayor’s Youth and Education Commission.
Tracey is married to David and has 4 grown children and 7 grandchildren.
