EAST STAFF
We asked the staff “With the year almost halfway over, what’s one thing you’ve seen that has gotten you really excited about EAST this year?”
Matt Dozier
President / Chief Executive Officer Matt@EASTstaff.org
Mary Forst
Chief Financial Officer MaryF@EASTstaff.org
“Just ONE thing? The twinkle in the eyes of so many people making a difference. I’ve seen it in administrators starting new programs, in facilitators sparking that “eureka” moment, in alumni achieving incredible things, in EAST staff and Board members and of course in students who are embracing EAST. When you add it all up, it’s brighter than a clear night sky in autumn.”
“Hearing students discuss their projects is always an exciting time for me. I think about how I wish I could have had the same opportunities and how lucky our students are to be solving real world problems at such a young age.”
Tami Baker
Amy Bell
Program Coordinator Tami@EASTstaff.org
Program Coordinator Amy@EASTstaff.org
“I’m very excited about all of our new programs and the potential they hold for doing amazing things in and for their communities!”
“My son does cross country. He recently ran a cross country course at Sulphur Rock Elementary. The course was designed by an EAST student. The EAST class oversaw the completion of the course and consistently helps out with races. The school uses the course regularly too. It is a unique project that I have shared with many other facilitators and EAST students.”
Sam Byrd
Lori Canada
Technical Support Group Member Sam@EASTstaff.org
Program Coordinator Lori@EASTstaff.org
“After seeing a lot of thoughtful responses to the Golden Help Ticket preliminary entry question to qualify, I can’t wait to see how this year’s EAST Conference Technical Support Olympiad turns out.”
“The thing that excites me the most is the excitement and adventure I see in students’ eyes. The way they light up when they are telling me about their project or how they draw you in with their enthusiasm is great for our next generation.”
Reuben Canada
Toni Cook
Director of Information Technology Reuben@EASTstaff.org “When talking to students about their EAST projects at a recent EAST Night Out, I talked with a few students about how they live-streamed various events, which really got me thinking (and really excited) about the live-streaming we will be doing at 2017 EAST Conference!”
Purchasing Coordinator Toni@EASTstaff.org “We are currently in the process of wrapping up our 2016-2017 procurement season. I have had the pleasure to meet several new students with some incredible ideas. The new facilitators I have met have equally blown me away with their ambition. Our new programs have me very excited to see what the rest of the year brings.”
FALL 2016 | EAST QUARTERLY
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