2012 Bay Area Symposium: Innovation and Impact in Public Education

Zakiah Pierre

“Education Pioneers got me into education at the right level and supported me to succeed.”
Thalia Theodore Washington

“The fellowship was the intersection of business, policy, and education. Hearing the term 'hybrid leader' was an 'aha!' moment.”
Sara Keenan

“By the end of the summer, some of my previous assumptions had changed.”
Neil Danberg

“I truly believe that public education should be seen as a civil rights issue.”
Nancy Que

“I see education as the gateway to our opportunities in life.”
Mara Rodriguez

“It made me realize that I wasn't crazy after all to make this career switch and that, in fact, I was in really good company.”
Kristin Richmond

“I can't even quantify the amount of value the fellowship gave me.”
Kerci Marcello Stroud

“I felt like I had experienced thirty summer placements instead of just one.”
Kaya Stone

“My Education Pioneers experience showed me that I had plenty of company in my newly chosen career path.”
Jimmy Henderson

“The reward of working every day on behalf of historically underserved students to ensure that they have access to a quality education is far more important than making half a million dollars.”
Jeff Kang

“The Fellowship is not just a job and a few lines on the resume. It was a time to truly understand my calling and connect with others.”
Jacqueline Pohl

“We're moving mountains. Everyone in our sector is unified and working together towards the same goals, and we're able make strides by constantly sharing knowledge.”

2012 Bay Area Symposium: Innovation and Impact in Public Education

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