EDUCATION PANEL
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION PANEL
FOCUS
We initiate, recognize, participate in and promote projects to improve the quality of education so that all students achieve their unique potential and become contributing citizens.
MEETING SCHEDULE
Third Monday of the month from noon to 1 p.m. at United Way of Greater Cincinnati. In January and February, we meet on the 4th Monday (due to national holidays).
CO-CHAIRS
MEMBERS
| Richard Adams | John Frank | Liz Loring |
| Deborah Allsop | Kent Friel | Bob Maly |
| Alpacino Beauchamp | Sarah Gideonse | Gary McClimans |
| Harry Blanton | Joe Girandola | Bill Muse |
| Sam Brewer | Barbara Glueck | Tara Robinson |
| Vera Brooks | Elliot Grossman | Julie Sellers |
| Robert Buechner | Arlene Herman | John Simpkinson |
| Edward Buyniski | Gayle Hilleke | Emily Thobe |
| Dot Christenson | Eric Jackson | Tom Tsuchiya |
| Carole Donnelly | Larry Johnson | Larry Williams |
| Deondre Drakeford | Larry Kissel | John Young |
INITIATIVES
2020 Preschool Promise/CPS Renewal Levy Documents
Preschool Promise. The Education Panel took an active role in the 2016 passage of a $33 million Cincinnati Public Schools levy to “strengthen K-12 education and expand access to quality preschool.” The panel remains active in monitoring and supporting the work of the Preschool Promise.
Annual Education Awards. The Education Panel presents awards at an annual banquet to outstanding administrators, teachers and volunteers in the region.
Leader to Leader. This important collaboration is with Cincinnati Public Schools to match business leaders with school principals to improve leadership and management.
English Language Learning Foundation. Cincinnatus collaborates with the ELL Foundation to help provide financial support for college scholarships for English Language Learners.
Cincinnati Public Schools. The Education Panel is committed to support to CPS and regularly evaluates school levy proposals to determine whether to advocate for their passage