
Thrive
Thrive
Clear Educational FOCUS = THRIVING Community
What is
3 AREAS OF FOCUS:
Create a THRIVING community by engaging and leading Muskegon County to success in three educational focus areas:
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1. ALL students Ready for Kindergarten |
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2. ALL students proficient in Reading and |
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3A. ALL students Career Aware by 9th Grade |
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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.
THRIVE TEAM
LaTonya Beene United Way |
Melissa Moore READ Muskegon |
Karen Blackledge Musk. Area District Library |
Dale Nesbary Musk. Community College |
Megan Byard-Karaba Muskegon Opportunity |
Steve Olsen Northern Machine Tool Co. |
Carrie Carlson Muskegon Area ISD |
Kay Olthoff Community Leader |
Matthew Cortez Muskegon Public Schools |
Karlie Parker Muskegon Area ISD |
Dakota Crow Boys & Girls Club |
Steve Parker Longview Consulting |
Shannon Delora Muskegon Area ISD |
Stephen Pettifor Muskegon Area CTC |
Kyle Fiebig Muskegon Area CTC |
Kelly Richards Musk. Area District Library |
Jim Fisher Second Act, LLC |
Christine Robere United Way - Lakeshore |
Wyneice Hairston United Way |
Kathy Rohlman West Michigan Works! |
Amy Heisser Howmet Aerospace |
Lisa Sabourin Employers Assoc. West MI |
Lisa Hungerford Muskegon Area CTC |
Kathy Sayles Childcare Liaison |
Shawn Jenkins Grand Valley State Uni. |
Joel Selby Muskegon Area ISD |
Jane Johnson Muskegon County DHHS |
John Severson Muskegon Area ISD |
Mary Johnson Muskegon Area ISD |
Val Shelby Early College Muskegon |
Allison Keessen Muskegon Area ISD |
Bob Szymoniak Fruitport Comm. Schools |
John Kraus Muskegon Area ISD |
Kristin Tank Muskegon Area ISD |
Cindy Larsen Chamber of Commerce |
Darryl Todd Muskegon Area First |
Randy Lindquist Muskegon Area ISD |
Michelle Wahlberg Muskegon Area ISD |
Aaron Maike Baker College |
Kari Wiersema Muskegon Area CTC |
Janelle Mair Community Foundation |
Jill Wilson HIL Grant |
Lucas McCotter ADAC Automotive |
Kim Wood Comm. United Methodist |
Amy Moore Community Foundation |