Becoming a Program Champion
I am a strong believer in the importance of STEM education in the classroom and the importance of making connections to potential career paths for students.
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Meet the Investors: SunTrust
Support the teachers, leaders, and administrators of the Wake County Public School System in providing a world class education to prepare our children for today’s global economy and future career opportunities
Meet the Investors: QuintilesIMS
By Julie Song | Chief Compliance Officer, QuintilesIMS I started my career in Houston as a Teach for America corps member in the earliest years of the program. As a young teacher at McReynolds Middle School, I taught students who struggled with poverty, gang violence, language barriers, and other obstacles to learning that many are …
Meet the Investors: MMI Public Relations
By Rob Buhler | Chairman, MMI Public Relations In 2016, numerous significant incidents occurred in North Carolina that vied for media’s attention. Perhaps one of the most important issues that should be on the mind of North Carolinians, which isn’t receiving its deserved awareness from the media, is the state of our educational system. …
Meet the Investors: UNC Rex Healthcare
UNC REX Healthcare supports WakeEd Partnership because the vitality of our market, Wake County – and our own success as a major employer and recruiter of talent – depend upon quality, effective public schools. As the son of a long-time public school teacher in Forsyth County, I saw firsthand the difference that a committed and …
Meet Our Investors: BASF
In 2050, more than nine billion people will live on our planet. The world population and its demands will keep growing, while the planet’s resources are finite. If nothing changes, we will need the resources of almost three of our planets to meet the demands of the population – a huge global challenge. BASF creates …
Meet the Investors: Duke Energy
I know firsthand the opportunity that comes from a strong public education system. My grandparents were the first in my family to leave the farm and go to college, which opened new doors for the following generations. I am a beneficiary of their passion to pursue their education and proudly received 20 years of public …
Meet Our Investors: Stars of Education
We are using the Meet Our Investors column space this month to introduce and highlight the 2015 Stars of Education sponsors. WakeEd is so grateful for the tremendous support we found among our Board and Leadership Council members and among the community at large who responded to sponsorships. Presenting Sponsor – PNC Bank For …
Why PwC Invests in WakeEd
I have been very fortunate to be part of the WakeEd Partnership over the past seven years, first as a volunteer and now as a member of the board. Providing opportunities in education is a true passion of mine as well as our partners and staff at PwC. In the past year, PwC Carolinas partners …