Education Excellence

Kristina talks with the innovative and inspirational Friends of the Children CEO Terri Sorenson. The model of this national non-profit seeks to break the cycle of generational poverty by pairing salaried mentors (called a Friend) who stays with each children for 12+ years, no matter what.     Listeners can learn about the record-breaking fundraising efforts, national campaign expansion five to 21 locations in just seven years, and quadrupling the number of children served. She has also diversified funding streams, growing the network-wide operating budget from just $7.5 million in 2012 to $33 million in 2019.    The impact is growth and increased funding, but most importantly, a tremendous impact on children and their families. Learn more and listen today.   This episode is sponsored by InnovateK12. Through an evidence-based, three-step sequence of innovation events, design thinking workshops, and lean prototype management, InnovateK12 leaders are breaking new ground and elevating their status as 21st century