Thrive

Clear Educational FOCUS = THRIVING Community

What is

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2 AREAS OF FOCUS:

Create a THRIVING community by engaging and leading Muskegon County to success in three educational focus areas:

Ready for Kindergarten Icon   1.    ALL Kids Ready for School

 
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  2.    ALL Students Have a Plan for Entering the Workforce
 

3A.   ALL Students Career Aware by 9th Grade

 
THRIVE College Ready 3B.   ALL Students Able to Access College

 

MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to establish clear educational focus areas for our community, leading to successful graduates who contribute to a THRIVING economy and a vibrant culture in Muskegon County.

PURPOSE
Thrive is a community-based movement by Muskegon County business, education and community leaders determined to improve the local economy.

THRIVE TEAM

Kristyn Bomberg
WGVU Public Media
Janelle Mair
Community Foundation
Megan Byard-Karaba  
Muskegon Opportunity
Amy Moore
Community Foundation
Rachel Cain
WGVU Public Media
Melissa Moore
READ Muskegon
Morgan Carroll
Muskegon Chamber
Christine Robere
United Way
Shannon Delora
Muskegon Area ISD
Jake Rupert
ADAC Automotive
Kyle Fiebig
Muskegon Area CTC
Lisa Sabourin
Employers Association
Jim Fisher
Second Act, LLC
Larry Sanders
West MI Works
Tamika Fox
Knoll
Kathy Sayles
Childcare Liaison
Lisa Grossenbacker
Parkland
Val Shelby
Early College
Wyneice Hairston
United Way
Ron Suszek
Muskegon Area District Library
Christie Hill
Howmet Aerospace
Anita Varela
Muskegon Area District Library
Allison Keessen
Muskegon Area ISD
Michelle Wahlberg
Muskegon Area ISD
Cindy Larsen
Muskegon Chamber
Diana Wenger
Muskegon Area District Library
Randy Lindquist
Muskegon Area ISD
Kari Wiersema
Muskegon Area ISD
Liz Londo
Muskegon Area ISD
 
Aaron Maike
Baker College