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3 THINGS TO KNOW:
KENNETH CAMPBELL CEO, New Schools for Baton Rouge
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Kenneth Campbell is a former U.S. soldier. Following high school, Campbell enlisted in the Army, serving eight years active duty in Europe and the U.S. and another 13 years in the reserves. After leaving active duty, Campbell began working at an educational organization similar to New Schools, in Washington, D.C. “I’ve been doing this kind of work since 1991,” he says. Campbell retired from military life at the rank of captain in 2005.
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Campbell spent three years in Qatar converting public schools to charter schools. During his experience in the Middle East, he saw the need for community leaders to take responsibility for local educational programming. “It’s very complex, but I love that business leaders are rolling up their sleeves, getting hands on, contributing money and thinking, ‘How do we fix this?’”
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While new to the executive team, Campbell has been on the board for New Schools for Baton Rouge since 2015. In his new role as CEO, he wants the organization to work collaboratively with the local school district and other organizations to solve staffing issues. “I would love to see us, as a city, take a run at a new tax plan to fund early childhood education.”
Juban’s Restaurant “I haven’t been since they closed. I’m excited to see the new offerings and the new space.”
Cooking “I like experimenting with new dishes. I do a lot of work on the grill, but inside I make shrimp and grits, and pork chops.”
Traveling “I love being able to get on a plane and see a new community.”
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FAVORITE THINGS:
Reading “When I traveled, I used to bring three or four books with me. The invention of the Kindle was great.”
‘Radical Candor’ by Kim Scott “This is the best book about receiving and giving feedback and caring deeply about those you work with.”
His back patio “I just extended my patio. It’s a great spot to relax.”
Daily-Report.com | BUSINESS REPORT, May 2022
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