Leadership Spotlight
Leading the Parade of Excellence: Crissy Klober, 2023 Krewe of Astraea Grand Marshal
Mardi Gras in New Orleans is a festival of unmatched energy, color, and community spirit. Central to this celebration is the enigmatic Grand Marshal, a charismatic figure who leads the exuberant parades with a boundless energy that infuses life into the revelries. In New Orleans, the Grand Marshal isn’t just about leading a parade; it…
Read MoreLeadership Spotlight: Jay Wehrer
Have you ever known someone who could solve a Rubik’s cube in no time flat? What about a detail-oriented person who could easily recognize patterns and analyze challenges? Ever met someone who could assess large swaths of data in no time flat? Chances are, that person, with a mind hard-wired to problem-solve, find efficiencies, and…
Read MoreLeadership Spotlight: Virginia Robinson
Virginia Robinson, Chief Education Officer at NOLA Education, grew up in historic Abbeville, Louisiana. She had a wonderful childhood in Abbeville, which she will forever call “home.” It was there that Virginia first decided that she wanted to become an educator. And beyond being an educator, she knew she wanted to be a positive, encouraging…
Read MoreLeadership Spotlight: John Alvendia, CEO
John Alvendia is known for three things: his lifelong love of New Orleans; a passion for dynamic, accessible education; and an entrepreneurial spirit that just won’t quit. Roll these together, and you’ve discovered their perfect blend: NOLA Education. But before John became CEO of NOLA, an education company that’s served tens of thousands of students…
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